Commodities Index Senior Developer

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India, seeks a Commodities Index Senior Developer to design, build, and maintain software powering commodity indices. You will work with quants, traders, and index managers to implement index methodologies and optimize performance and accuracy.

The role combines software engineering with financial markets insight, focusing on end-to-end index calculation, data pipelines, back-testing, and production support across index platforms in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of hands-on development in Python, C++, or Java.
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Strong interest in financial markets and understanding of financial instruments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• System Development: Design, build, test, and deploy software for index calculation, publication, and analysis.
• Methodology Implementation: Translate index rules into production-ready code with cross-functional teams.
• Data Integration: Develop data pipelines to source and validate price data from vendors/exchanges.
• Back-testing & Analytics: Build tools for back-testing, attribution, and risk analysis.
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize the index engine for low latency and high throughput.
• Production Support: Maintain index platform and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

SQL

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Pandas

Job description

Commodities Index Senior Developer

Location

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type

Hybrid

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Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Developer to join our dynamic Commodities Index Technology Team.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the software and infrastructure that powers our suite of proprietary and benchmark commodities indices.

You will work closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and index managers to implement new index methodologies, ensure data integrity, and optimize our calculation engines for performance and accuracy.

This is a critical role that combines expertise in software engineering with a deep understanding of financial markets, specifically in the commodities space.

You will be responsible for green field index re-engineering projects as well as managing and maintaining existing index platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• System Development: Design, build, test, and deploy robust and scalable software for the calculation, publication, and analysis of commodity indices.
• Methodology Implementation: Collaborate with quantitative analysts to translate complex index rules and methodologies (including weighting, rebalancing, and corporate actions) into high-quality, production-ready code.
• Data Integration & Management: Develop and maintain data pipelines to source, validate, and process commodity price data from various vendors and exchanges (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, CME, ICE).
• Back-testing & Analytics: Create and enhance tools for the historical back-testing of index strategies, performance attribution, and risk analysis.
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize the index calculation engine and data processing workflows to ensure low latency and high throughput.
• Production Support: Provide ongoing support for the index platform, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all index calculations and data distributions.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for the index methodologies, system architecture, and operational procedures.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams, including research, trading, operations, and technology infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Programming Proficiency: 3+ years of strong, hands-on development experience in an object-oriented language such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Data & Algorithms: Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Database Skills: Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Financial Acumen: A strong interest in financial markets and a foundational understanding of financial instruments.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain Expertise: Prior experience working directly with commodities (Energy, Metals, Agriculture), financial indices, futures, and/or other derivatives.
• Quantitative Libraries: Hands-on experience with numerical and data analysis libraries in Python (e.g., Pandas).
• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and CI/CD practices.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

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