Senior IT Software Engineer (Endur)

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Houston, TX that is seeking an Senior IT Software Engineer with Endur experience. This hybrid role will work 2 days onsite. Responsibilities include:

• Production models into software applications, ensuring robust day to day operation, monitoring and back testing are in place
• Translate traders' need into software product requirements
• Prototype and implement data pipelines
• Coordinate closely with analysts and traders during development of models, acting as a technical support and coach
• Produce accurate, performant, scalable, secure software, and support best practices following defined IT standards
• Transform proof of concepts into a larger deployable product in internal company and outside.
• Work in a highly-collaborative, friendly Agile environment, participate in Ceremonies and Continuous Improvement activities; Strategic advisor to the businesses& building data science roadmap with the stakeholders
• Ensuring that documentation and explanations of results of analysis or modelling are fit for purpose for both a technical and non-technical audience
• Develop the technical and non-technical capabilities of less senior team members
  
  

Requirements

• Degree level in STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a relevant field of applied mathematics
• 8 years work experience as software developer, with at least 4 years productionizing and releasing models
• Good understanding of Trading terminology and concepts (incl. financial derivatives), gained from experience working in a Trading of Finance environment
• Familiarity with e.g. PnL, greeks, volatility, partial derivative, normal distribution, etc.
• Financial and/or trading exposure is nice to have, particularly energy commodities
• Endur Trading Software experience
• Works independently, determines own priorities and provides functional / technical support to experienced colleagues
• Focus is on functional design and development of moderately complex applications and infrastructure
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) within projects concerning multiple IT systems/domains
• Identifies and advises on opportunities for improvements and on optimal use of applications and Infrastructure
• Strong proficiency in C# .NET, including best practices for performance and scalability
• Understanding of market microstructure (orderbooks, exchanges, types of orders)
• Front office algo trading experience (preferably strategy implementation)
• Proficiency in advanced backtesting methodologies, including walk-forward optimization and robust testing
• Experience integrating with market data feeds and exchange APIs
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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