Senior Front Office Python Developer

Job Title: Senior Front Office Python Developer- Equity Derivatives Location: New York, USA Remote Policy: Minimum 3 days on-site per week Contract Type: Long term About the Company: Our client is a global leader in financial services, operating at the forefront of innovation in the banking and markets sector. The Equities Technology division is dedicated to solving complex challenges in the financial industry, delivering high-impact solutions through Agile and DevOps methodologies. The team thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and continuously learning environment, pushing the boundaries of both finance and technology. Job Description: This role is part of the US Equity Derivatives Technology team within a leading Global Banking and Markets Division. The team is a close-knit group based in New York and Toronto, responsible for building and maintaining mission-critical applications that support Equity Derivatives trading desks globally, with a primary focus on the US desk. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Developer to support and enhance the Equity Derivatives trading tools used by the desk. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technologist with strong Python expertise and a solid understanding of equity derivatives. You will work closely with traders and other stakeholders to develop, maintain, and migrate applications, ensuring high performance and reliability. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, test, and support trading tools and applications for the Equity Derivatives desk. • Collaborate directly with traders and internal tech teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions. • Maintain and enhance existing tools, primarily in Python, Excel/VBA, and KDB. • Read and support legacy C# applications (no new development in C#). • Contribute to the ongoing migration of legacy systems into Python-based solutions. • Ensure high-quality code and robust application performance in a fast-paced trading environment. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Strong experience with Python in a trading or financial environment. • Proficiency in Excel/VBA and KDB. • Familiarity with C# (for maintenance and code review purposes). • Experience working with Equity Derivatives or in a Quant Developer capacity. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact directly with trading desks. • Proven ability to work independently and hit the ground running in a senior capacity. • Minimum 12 months of experience on the buy-side or in a similar trading environment. Preferred Qualifications: • CFA Level 3 (preferred but not required). • Background in financial mathematics or derivatives pricing is a plus