Senior Python Engineer II
Location: Newark NJ (Hybrid 2 days per week onsite)
- Fulltime / Regular W2 role No C2C
- No Visa transfers at this time
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Python Engineer with a strong background in Python development and portfolio management systems. This role will play a critical part in designing developing and enhancing tools and applications for frontoffice operations in the financial sector. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fixed income markets and experience with portfolio and trading model development.
Key Responsibilities
- Design develop and optimize portfolio management systems using Python and SQL.
- Build and enhance trading models and tools with a focus on fixed income investments.
- Work with diverse financial datasets from sources such as Bloomberg MSCI ICE JPM S&P Moodys and Reuters.
- Leverage your strong problemsolving abilities to create innovative solutions in fastpaced dynamic environments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders including portfolio managers and quants to deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Utilize development tools such as Git Jira Docker and Jenkins to streamline workflows and ensure code quality.
- Take ownership of tasks and proactively address challenges with a solutionsoriented mindset.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in developing portfolio management systems particularly in Python and SQL.
- Strong expertise in fixed income markets and portfolio/trading model construction.
- Handson experience with financial data sources such as Bloomberg MSCI ICE and others.
- Advanced problemsolving and analytical skills to address complex technical and financial challenges.
- Extensive experience with SDLC tools including Git Jira Docker and Jenkins.
- Familiarity with Java programming for enhanced system functionality.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
- Knowledge of investment universe customization and backtesting strategies.
- Direct experience supporting frontoffice professionals including portfolio managers and quantitative analysts.
- Proficiency in building microservices using the Spring Boot framework.
- Experience in developing web applications using React.
This role provides an exciting opportunity to work on cuttingedge technologies at the intersection of finance and software engineering. If you thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about delivering impactful solutions we encourage you to apply.