Compute + Python Developer

Luxoft; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Python Developer to join their Front Office Technology team in New York City. This hybrid role involves designing and implementing Python solutions for Global Derivatives Trading. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, experience with trading applications, and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. This full-time position offers competitive salaries up to 170,000 USD depending on experience and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience with Python environment installation in Windows and Linux.
• Previous experience/knowledge with trading/fixed income/strats.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and configure Python applications to meet business requirements.
• Work with multiple business teams including trading and quantitative analysts.
• Maintain and improve code quality using static & dynamic code analyses.
• Participate in all phases of software delivery lifecycle from analysis through support.

Skills

Experienced Python Developer

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, self-motivated, and team oriented

Education

Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Azure Databricks

.NET

C#

REST API

MS SQL Server

Sybase

Job description

⚡ Join a Front Office Technology Team Building Python Solutions for Global Derivatives Trading

Hybrid (2-3 days a week) in Midtown NYC with salaries up to 170,000 USD depending on experience and knowledge.

The qualified candidate will be working in the IT Derivatives team designing and implementing Python solutions to Front Office applications. The applications will make use of vendor software, such as PyXLL, Xltrail, QuestDB, CityVision, and Databricks. The work will also include supporting existing applications to facilitate daily processes of the Front Office Trading Desk.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and configure Python applications to meet business process and application requirements
• Work with multiple business teams including trading and quantitative analysts
• Provide work estimates as needed
• Design coding architecture
• Maintain and improve code quality using static & dynamic code analyses, security vulnerability scans, code coverage and CI/CD pipeline gating
• Participate in all phases of software delivery lifecycle from analysis through support

Mandatory Skills

• Experienced Python Developer
• Experience with Python environment installation in Windows and Linux
• Experience with any Compute platforms: Azure Databricks (preferred) / Snowflake / GCP
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and team oriented
• Previous experience/knowledge with trading/fixed income/strats
• Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• .NET, C#
• REST API (including Enterprise Authentication and Authentication)
• MS SQL Server and/or Sybase experience
• Fixed Income
• Strats

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Interested in shaping the tools that power Front Office decision‑making? Apply now for more details.