Sr. Algorithmic Trading Developer

Houston, TX, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc

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Skills

C# .NET
Low-Latency & Multithreading Systems
Algorithmic Trading / Market Knowledge
Data Handling & Backtesting
System Design & Productionization

Summary

Position: Senior / SME (Algo Trading / Low Latency Systems)
Location: Energy Corridor District, Houston, TX (Onsite)

Typically:

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 improvement and optimal use of applications and infrastructure.
Role is primarily a hands-on Software Developer working with the Algorithmic Trading Team to develop software solutions. Uses expertise in advanced programming, modeling, and machine learning to design, build, and optimize high-performance, low-latency trading algorithms.
Candidate will contribute to system architecture, constantly seek innovative technical solutions to gain a competitive edge, and are expected to mentor junior team members while effectively communicating complex technical and market concepts to diverse stakeholders

Key Characteristics:

Good understanding of math and finance, as the role interacts with quant devs, analysts and traders.
Familiarity with e.g. PnL, greeks, volatility, partial derivative, normal distribution etc. Financial and/or trading exposure is nice to have, particularly energy commodities
Productionise models into software applications, ensuring robust day to day operation, monitoring and back testing are in place
Translate trader’s need into software product requirements
Prototype and implement data pipelines
Co-ordinate 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 Shell and outside. Rinse and repeat, cross pollinate ideas across projects and assets
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
Adhere to the principles of delivering quality by conducting regular health checks, audits, code reviews to ensure that clean and maintainable production-level code is being produced by project teams
Evaluate and benchmark all new initiatives prior to developing solutions.
Keep abreast of new engineering practices, technologies and continuously improving our Agile practices and building and strengthening relationships and alliances in academia, IDT and industry

Professional Qualifications & Skills:
Educational Qualification:

MSc 8+ years work experience as software developer, with at least 4 years productionizing and releasing models.
Degree level in STEM, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a relevant field of applied mathematics.
Good understanding of Trading terminology and concepts (incl. financial derivatives), gained from experience working in a Trading of Finance environment.

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency in C# .NET, including best practices for performance and scalability.
Multithreading and low-latency apps
Asynchronous messaging
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.
Ability to design and implement modular and scalable trading system components.

Nice to have Skills:

Knowledge of Cloud Platforms
Experience of ETRM systems for trading
Gas/Power Trading knowledge - Short-term trading, physical assets trading (CCGT, Wind, Solar, Battery)
Forex Trading experience
Risk - Modelling & understanding of risk & risk management.
Commodity Modelling - Energy (power, gas, environmental products) and meteorology.
UI experience (Blazor)
Knowledge of Information Management, data strategy and governance
Commercial skills in Value Assurance, Value estimation and Realization, end-to-end value mapping.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91138973
Position Id: 8932057
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc

Kainos was established in early 2019 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Though a humble beginning, we bring proven expertise in-depth knowledge gained through working in key roles in multinational companies serving global customers in the IT industry over the last few decades.

With our expertise, we understand the complexity of today’s and next generation technologies. This enables us to deliver Innovative solutions for global challenges that are scalable, optimal and secure for Government Agencies and Commercial Clients delivered on-time customized to fit the budget and meeting the business needs. Our areas of expertise include providing Digital Services, Application, Data & Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security Services, Professional Services, and Customer Support Services.

Our focus is to offer customized solutions and service with cost effective solutions. We faithfully strive to be a customer-centric organization.

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