Front Office Python Developer

Eclipse Trading; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 548,589 - 705,329; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Mentorship and training opportunities

Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch

Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

Job summary

A proprietary derivatives trading firm is seeking a skilled Python Developer to join its Rapid Application Development Team in Hong Kong or Sydney. This role involves enhancing Python-based application frameworks, collaborating with traders and quantitative analysts, and leading projects from start to finish. Candidates should have over 2 years of professional Python experience, a strong focus on automated testing, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment, mentorship opportunities, and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in Python development.
• Proven ability to maintain clean, efficient, production-grade Python applications.
• Experience with asynchronous programming (asyncio or similar frameworks) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand our Python-based application development framework.
• Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative analysts to build Python trading applications.
• Lead projects end-to-end—from analysis and design through to implementation.

Skills

Python development

Automated testing

Clean code practices

Asynchronous programming

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary derivatives trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 100 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our Rapid Application Development (RAD) Team. This team partners closely with traders and quantitative analysts to develop and optimize Python‑based solutions for pricing and trading challenges across multiple business lines.

Our mission is to empower users with seamless access to live data and a flexible framework for building custom automation logic. At the same time, we deliver time‑sensitive and mission‑critical applications within that same ecosystem.

The position can be located in Hong Kong or Sydney (with authorization to work in Sydney).

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand our Python‑based application development framework
• Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative analysts to build and maintain Python trading applications
• Lead projects end‑to‑end—from analysis and design through to implementation and delivery
• Train end users and promote software development best practices
• Provide Tier 3 production support as needed

What You Offer

• 2+ years of professional experience in Python development
• Proven ability to design, extend, and maintain clean, efficient, production‑grade Python applications and libraries
• Strong focus on automated testing, code reviews, and software engineering best practices
• Experience with asynchronous programming (asyncio or similar frameworks) is highly desirable
• Background in trading system development is a strong plus
• Prior front office or quant development experience is highly desirable
• University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

What We Offer

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line
• Mentorship and training opportunities
• A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued
• Work life balance within a multi‑cultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

Eclipse Trading is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of our success as a company. We are dedicated to embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. We build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage our people to develop to their full potential.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.