Python Developer

Senior Python Developer – Equities

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Location: NYC (Fully Onsite)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer with strong financial services experience to build and enhance applications supporting equity trading and post-trade processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Python solutions for trade lifecycle events, corporate actions, and P&L calculations.
• Build data processing and reconciliation services using pandas, Polars, and NumPy.
• Implement event-driven solutions using Kafka and Avro.
• Develop REST APIs using FastAPI or Flask and work with SQL databases.
• Partner with Middle Office, Operations, and technology teams to improve workflows and automate processes.
• Support production systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure system reliability.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of professional Python development experience.
• Strong capital markets or financial services background.
• Hands-on experience with equity trading, trade capture, or post-trade processing.
• Experience with Kafka, SQL, and REST APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing, and production support.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred: Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and modern development tools. xhmxlyz

Candidates must be available to work fully onsite in NYC for the six-month contract.