Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test (Python)

Our Client's Tools Engineering team has provided various world-class tools across the firm(Developers, Quality Engineers and Traders) to help solve their productivity issues and provide easy solutions to build environments at the runtime. The Tools Engineering team also provides an automated testing framework allowing end users (Devs/QA) to write functional integration test cases using simple scripts and mocking/stubbing various inputs and outputs to front office trading systems when required.

• This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).
• Salary: $200k - $220k base
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• We seek a self-driven, self-motivated & self-managed software developer with expertise in Python programming.
• An ideal candidate will be able to design/develop solutions based on the requirements/needs of end users.
• Consistently deliver on timelines with the highest quality of work.
• The candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems related to the Linux operating system and trading systems individually and collaborate with other team members.
• Candidate should have a problem-solving track record.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Overall, 7-10 years of experience in the financial industry, specifically in front-office trading, is a must.
• 10 years of experience with Python programming language is a must.
• Must have a deep understanding of FIX protocol.
• Strong domain knowledge of financial asset classes like stocks, options, market data concepts, FIX connectivity
• Subject Matter Expert in building efficient and scalable automation frameworks using Pytest
• Good understanding of the Linux Operating System.
• Good understanding of the GIT version control system.
  
  
  

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

• Docker experience will be a plus.
• Knowledge of JAVA and PERL is a plus.
• Backoffice & clearing experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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