What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Market Data Developer – End-of-Day Pricing & Risk Infrastructure (Contract) position at ION Group?
We are seeking a Market Data Developer to design and implement solutions for sourcing, storing, and delivering end-of-day (EOD) market data used in pricing and risk calculations. This role requires strong technical skills in Python, SQL, Snowflake, AWS, and deep domain knowledge of market data across multiple asset classes. The candidate will work closely with the Risk Orchestration team to provide accurate and timely market data inputs for pricing engines and risk models.
\n- Data Sourcing & Integration
- Data Modeling & Storage
- Infrastructure Development
- Collaboration
- 7 years of hands-on experience in developing applications using Relational Databases and Big-data platforms.
- Strong Python (pandas, NumPy, data engineering best practices).
- Advanced SQL and Snowflake (schema design, warehouse management, streams/tasks, query optimization).
- ETL/ELT pipeline development
- Market data concepts across multiple asset classes (Rates, FX, Credit, Equities, Commodities).
- Understanding of EOD pricing and risk inputs for VaR, sensitivities, and stress testing.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar technical discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex data related issues
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter and entrepreneurial in approach
- Ability to escalate and follow-up proactively
- Good time management skills
Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.
Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.