Senior Software Engineer; Python

Our client is a trading firm with over 30 years of experience, using advanced technology and skilled people to work in markets around the world. They're based in Chicago, but have offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. They trade in various asset types, such as Fixed Income, Equities, ETFs, Commodities, and FX.

As a Senior Research Software Engineer based in Houston, TX you'll support quantitative and fundamental research infrastructure, engage in data-intensive analysis and modeling, and impact trading decisions. In Python-oriented environment, you'll refine processes and deliver scalable solutions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers for the implementation of research studies, analytics, and production models, specifically targeting commodities trading.
• Maintain and improve Python-based development environment, customized for handling data-intensive tasks.
• Design and implement web-based user interfaces facilitating data exploration and results presentation.
• Establish robust infrastructure to make trading data sets readily available and beneficial to a research team.
• Oversee the management of real-time forecasting, modeling, and analytics in Linux computing environment.
• Back test and develop systematic trading strategies, ensuring their smooth deployment into a live trading environment.
• Cooperate with the research infrastructure group to maximize the potential of Linux computer cluster.
• Coordinate with the data management teams to enhance procedures for data acquisition, storage, and accessibility in research workflows.
• Act as a subject matter expert, fostering learning and contributing to research efforts across the company.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a senior software engineer.
• Solid Python skills and prior experience collaborating with data scientists and researchers.
• Capacity to mentor and guide researchers on software engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in Java or C++, particularly in relation to backend infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering web-based user interfaces.
• Proven track record as a product/infrastructure owner.
• Prior experience engaging with trading analysts and traders.
• Experience with the deployment of systematic trading strategies in a real-time trading environment.