Front Office Developer

MCS Group is proud to be working with a leading global merchant firm that is hiring a Front Office Software Developer in NYC.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a passion for solving business problems with technology and building trading/risk applications. This position is a hands-on role responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining a firmwide investment, trading, and analytics platform supported by APIs, applications, and visualization tools. The company is also in process of moving to cloud-first development, so this role provides an opportunity to join at the early stages of this transformation.

What you will do:

• Work directly with trading teams to engineer and optimize trading processes and models.


• Develop services and APIs in Python utilizing the latest frameworks and libraries with an emphasis on design patterns and code quality.


• Develop software to support commercial activity, including supply and demand, positions, and market data analysis.


• Develop cloud-native solutions to promote integration within a Firmwide Front Office IT platform's framework, including analytical and visualization tools.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related field of study.


• Prior programming experience utilizing Python programming languages.


• Advanced understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.


• Working knowledge in Linux and Windows environments.


• Excellent knowledge of SQL and database technologies.


• Ability to communicate and interact with a wide range of users ranging from very technical to non-technical.


• Results-oriented team player who can handle rapidly changing projects and priorities while maintaining a strong professional presence.


• Strong analytical skillset with demonstrated attention to detail.


• The candidate should be passionate about technology and staying current with trends.


• Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly and work in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in energy/commodities trading.


• Working knowledge of cloud-based technologies (AWS).


• Snowflake experience.


• Familiarity with DevOps practices.


• Experience with containers (Docker)

What they offer:

• Competitive salary and compensation


• Comprehensive benefits


• Employee assistance & wellness programs


• Charitable contribution match program


• Tuition assistance & reimbursement