Python Developer

at BCforward
Published April 14, 2021
Location Houston, TX
Category Default  
Job Type Full-time  Contractor  

Description

Role: Python Software Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas

Duration: 6+ Months

W2 Contract

As a member of our Software Engineering Group we look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation& engineering practices. You will be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You’ll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment—one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.

Prime Finance Technology are looking to hire an Analytics Technology Software Engineer to help the Business drive profit and cost saving opportunities through the intelligent use of data analytics. The successful candidate will work closely with the Prime Finance Quantitative Research team and the Equity Finance & Delta One Trading Desks to develop applications within our risk, pricing and trading platform (Athena). The solutions will provide valuable business insights for internal users and external clients, in addition to automating several key trading desk processes. This is a hands on role requiring the design and development of applications. The successful candidate will write code (predominately Python) to enrich and apply statistical analysis to data sets to produce output that will help drive the business forward. A strong mathematical background and keen interest in statistical analysis and AI would be advantageous, as would good knowledge of the Prime Finance business.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Python Software Engineer. This is for a hands on role requiring the design and development of applications. The successful candidate will write code (predominately Python) to enrich and apply statistical analysis to data sets to produce output that will help drive the business forward. Enaml experiences is a plus.

This role requires a wide variety of strengths and capabilities, including:

§ BS/BA degree or equivalent experience (Preferably in Mathematics, Computer Science or an Engineering discipline).

§ Advanced knowledge of application, data and infrastructure architecture disciplines.

§ Proficiency in Python.

§ A strong data and analytics background.

§ Trading software experience preferred.

§ Understanding of architecture and design across all systems.

§ Working proficiency in developmental toolsets

§ Knowledge of industry wide technology trends and best practices.

§ Ability to work in large, collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, and passionate about building an innovative culture.