Sr. Python Developer / Lead

Synechron Inc. is hiring a Sr. Python Developer / Lead (Fixed Income / Capital Markets) for New York City, NY

Need local resumes with strong Fixed Income / Capital Markets domain experience.

Overview

The candidate selected for this position will work in the IT Derivatives / Fixed Income team, focusing on the design and implementation of Python solutions for Front Office applications. These applications will utilize vendor software, including PyXLL, QuestDB, ArconTech, and Databricks .

Additionally, the role includes supporting existing applications to assist with the daily operations of the Front Office Trading Desk . This involves troubleshooting issues, optimizing performance, and implementing new features that align with business strategies.

Active collaboration with quantitative analysts and traders is essential to ensure the applications meet their needs and enhance their productivity.

Duties

• Design, build, and configure Python applications according to business process and application requirements. This involves working closely with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• The candidate will be expected to ensure the code is efficient, maintainable, and adheres to best practices.
• Collaborate with multiple business teams, such as trading and quantitative analysts, to understand their workflows, challenges, and requirements.
• Regular meetings, feedback sessions, and iterative development cycles will be part of this collaborative effort.
• Provide work estimates as required, including time, resources, and potential risks.
• The candidate will be responsible for communicating these estimates to project managers and adjusting them as necessary throughout the development lifecycle.
• Develop coding architecture for new applications and features. This task includes selecting appropriate design patterns, writing modular and reusable code, and documenting the architecture for future reference.
• Maintain and enhance code quality using static and dynamic code analyses, security vulnerability scans, code coverage, and CI / CD pipeline gating. Regular code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration practices will be integral to maintaining high code quality standards.
• Participate in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis through support. This means engaging in initial requirement gathering and analysis, contributing to design and development, performing testing and quality assurance, and providing post-deployment support.

Required Skills

Preferred Skills

Education