Back Office Software Developer

DV Trading LLC; London; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced software developer to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing back-office systems that support traders and risk management. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to the development of real-time data processing solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python programming and SQL, with a passion for the finance sector. Join this innovative firm to advance your career in a meritocratic environment that values growth and collaboration, while enjoying competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Bonus structure

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical PPO

Flex Spending Account

Employer paid life insurance

Optional Long-term Disability

Pre-Tax Parking and Transit

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in developing data processing software.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL database design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-office systems for trading operations.
• Generate daily reports and monitor job processes for timely data flow.

Skills

Python

SQL

C#

C++

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Other technical discipline

Tools

Linux

Job description

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced software developer to work with a small team responsible for development and daily operations of back-office systems that provide services to traders, risk management, and accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside other software engineers, risk management, accounting, and traders to provide real-time and batch processing of data.
• Generate daily reports for the firm and traders from overnight data.
• Design and use of database schemas to facilitate processing of data.
• Monitoring of daily jobs to ensure timely dissemination of vital information.
• Ensuring the flow of real-time trade data to provide accurate intraday position and trade data to risk management and traders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, Engineering, or other technical discipline.
• 2+ years professional experience developing data processing software.
• Demonstrated ability to program in Python, preferably in a Linux environment.
• Experience with SQL and database schema design.
• Experience with C# and C++ on Linux is a plus.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Domain knowledge in trading of futures, options, equities, treasuries, and crypto is a plus.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure.
• Meritocratic environment with ample opportunity for growth.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical PPO.
• Flex Spending Account.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Optional Long-term Disability and AD&D Insurance.
• Pre-Tax Parking and Transit.
• Casual work environment.

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.