Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in London is seeking an experienced Software Developer with strong expertise in Python. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years in front-office trading and a deep understanding of financial systems. This hybrid role allows for both in-office and remote work, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packages.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-based bonus

Stock grant

401(k) retirement plan

Excellent health benefits

Paid time off

Daily lunch allowance

Education reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in the financial industry, specifically in front-office trading.
• 10+ years of experience with Python programming.
• Deep understanding of FIX protocol.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions based on end-user requirements.
• Deliver high-quality work consistently on timelines.
• Troubleshoot Linux operating system and trading system issues.

Skills

Python programming

Front-office trading experience

FIX protocol understanding

Linux operating system

GIT version control

Automation frameworks using Pytest

Tools

Docker

Job description

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron\'s has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi- team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

About Your Team

The current Tools Engineering team has provided various world-class tools across the firm(Developers, Quality Engineers and Traders) to help solve their productivity issues and provide easy solutions to build environments at the runtime. The Tools Engineering team also provides an automated testing framework allowing end users(Devs/QA) to write functional integration test cases using simple scripts and mocking/stubbing various inputs and outputs to Interactive Broker\'s front office trading systems when required.

Responsibilities

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

• We seek a self-driven, self-motivated & self-managed software developer with expertise in Python programming.
• An ideal candidate will be able to design/develop solutions based on the requirements/needs of end users.
• Consistently deliver on timelines with the highest quality of work.
• The candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems related to the Linux operating system and trading systems individually and collaborate with other team members.
• Candidate should have a problem-solving track record.

Required Skills

• Overall, 7-10+ years of experience in the financial industry, specifically in front-office trading, is a must.
• 10+ years of experience with Python programming is a must.
• Must have a deep understanding of FIX protocol.
• Strong domain knowledge of financial asset classes like stocks, options, market data concepts, FIX connectivity
• Subject Matter Expert in building efficient and scalable automation frameworks using Pytest
• Good understanding of the Linux Operating System.
• Good understanding of the GIT version control system.

Nice to Have / To Be Successful

• Docker experience will be a plus.
• Knowledge of JAVA and PERL is a plus.
• Backoffice & clearing experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
• Education reimbursement and learning opportunities
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups