Lead Python Engineer for Backtesting & Quant Platform

PowerToFly; Paris; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work statement

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

Morgan Stanley is seeking a senior software engineer within Institutional Securities Technology to lead and shape a backtesting framework and large-scale Python systems. You will collaborate with quants and traders, define architecture, and guide the team toward robust, high-performance software in a global, agile environment.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, automated testing, and scalable solutions, with opportunities to influence technology strategy and recruitment across the

Qualifications

• Experience developing and designing distributed Python systems.
• Strong emphasis on automated testing and code quality.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Solid understanding of OOP, data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical leadership and vision for software development projects.
• Define technical architecture and roadmap for large-scale, mission-critical systems.
• Establish goals aligned with business priorities and drive delivery.
• Foster innovation, collaboration and continuous learning within the team.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Oversee execution of projects with quality and on-time delivery.
• Drive recruitment and retention of top technical talent.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape technology strategy.
• Represent the software engineering team in cross-functional discussions.

Connaissances

Distributed Python

NumPy/Pandas/Polars

Testing & CI

OOP fundamentals

Communication

Outils

KDB

Description du poste

Morgan Stanley is seeking a senior software engineer within Institutional Securities Technology to lead and shape a backtesting framework and large-scale Python systems. You will collaborate with quants and traders, define architecture, and guide the team toward robust, high-performance software in a global, agile environment.

The role emphasizes engineering excellence, automated testing, and scalable solutions, with opportunities to influence technology strategy and recruitment across the