Sr. Python Developer / Lead (Fixed Income / Capital Markets) :: New York City, NY (Need Only Locals with DL Copy)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Stellent IT LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Title - Sr. Python Developer / Lead (Fixed Income / Capital Markets) Location - New York City, NY (Need Only Locals with DL Copy) Contract Role Visa: and GC-EAD Overview Strong Fixed Income / Capital Markets domain experience. • 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 • Experienced Python Developer • Experience with Python environment installation in Windows and Linux Preferred Skills • .NET, C# • REST API (including Enterprise Authentication and Authentication) • MS SQL Server and/or Sybase experience • Experience with supporting trading desks Education • Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science. Akshit Sisonia - Sr. Technical Recruiter Email - LinkedIn - STELLENT IT A Nationally Recognized Minority Certified Enterprise "Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." • JK Rowling