Job#: 3028983 Job Description: Application Programmer III
Location: New York, New York (Onsite)Employment Type: ContractContract Duration: 12 MonthsRole Overview
This position is for a senior Python Software Engineer within the Systematic Risk Trading technology team. The role involves assisting in the front-to-back design, development, testing, and production support of associated projects and initiatives. The engineer will work closely with business users, business analysts, project managers, quality assurance, and other development and support teams to deliver enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and support enterprise-scale applications using Python in a Linux environment.
- Collaborate with business users and technology partners to deliver enhancements and new features.
- Contribute to the facilitation of client flow, automated portfolio management, and quantitative analytics.
- Employ an "automation-first" mindset across the software development lifecycle, particularly around testing.
- Support an existing product set while contributing to the development of a next-generation platform.
- Operate within an electronic trading environment, solving complex problems in a multi-faceted role.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience working on enterprise-scale applications developed primarily using Python in a Linux environment, with broad exposure to well-known Python libraries.
- Practical experience within an electronic trading environment in an investment bank or similar organization.
- Demonstrated "automation-first" mentality with the ability to apply emergent technologies.
- Communication skills to interact with stakeholders outside of Technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with quantitative trading, including analytics in Python or q/kdb+.
- Experience with C++ and/or Java development.
- Knowledge in architecting applications for Cloud and/or Containerized Environments.
- Practical, hands-on experience with Agile and test-driven development.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Rate: $60.00/hr - $71.60/hr. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's work experience, skills, and qualifications.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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