Trading Engineer

SGI; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI is seeking a Trading / Python Quant Engineer on an onsite basis in Zurich or Geneva for a 12-month contract. You will join a tight-knit, high-performing team and work on finance-focused software solutions that demand reliability and fast issue resolution.

The ideal candidate holds a Master in Computer Science or equivalent with strong Python, Pandas, and software engineering experience; Linux/Windows administration and SQL skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master in Computer Science or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Excel VBA.
• Proficient in Python and Pandas.
• Experience in Software Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with 1st or 2nd level support of business-critical applications.
• Experience in Linux and Windows administration.
• Experience in writing SQL queries.
• Java, AWS Cloud Services, Bash scripting, Full Stack development appreciated.
• C#.NET, Outlook VBA can be useful but not mandatory.
• Ability to work under pressure with an analytical mindset and collaborative attitude.
• Languages: Good English skills; French and/or German a plus.

Skills

Python

Pandas

Excel

Excel VBA

Linux

Windows administration

SQL

Java

AWS

Bash scripting

Full Stack development

C#.NET

Outlook VBA

Education

Master in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

SQL

Linux

Windows

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Trading / Python Quant Engineer- Commodities Trader- Onsite in Zurich or Geneva

12 month contract - we are looking for a dynamic developer who wants to work in a tight knit, communicative and high performing environment, this role is working with some genuinely great individuals

• A Master in Computer Science (or equivalent) is required financial engineering – maths – economics
• Good knowledge of Excel and Excel VBA
• Good knowledge of Python and Pandas
• Good experience on Software Engineering
• Hands on experience with 1st or 2nd level support of Business-Critical Applications
• Experience in Linux and Windows administration
• Experience in writing SQL queries
• Java, AWS Cloud Services, Bash scripting, Full Stack development appreciated.
• C#.NET, Outlook VBA can be useful but not mandatory
• Personality: able to work under pressure, result oriented, analytical mindset permitting to quickly identify, and fix issues encountered
• Collaborative environment that emphasizes a healthy climate in the team.
• Languages: Good English Skills, French and/or German a plus.

We believe in equal opportunity for all and actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.