Equity Derivatives Developer (Hybrid, Java/Python)

BRAINS WORKGROUP, INC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Bank in New York City seeks a hands-on Equity Derivatives Developer (Java and Python) for a 6-month hybrid contract (2/3 office/home). The role focuses on design, development, and support of front-office pricing, volatility calibration, and market-data workflows.

Responsibilities include building and integrating REST APIs, which connect to equity derivatives pricing and risk systems, with strong emphasis on reliability and performance. DOE rate applies, potential extensions or hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant software development experience in financial services.
• Strong hands-on Java and Python development.
• Experience with market-data services and enterprise APIs.
• Experience with Bloomberg BPIPE and Murex APIs.
• Production support and Level 3 troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and support Equity Derivatives applications for trading and analytics.
• Work with traders and quants on pricing, calibration, and volatility workflows.
• Integrate with Murex, Bloomberg data, and pricing/trading platforms.
• Deliver scalable, reliable, and well-documented services.

Skills

Java

Python

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Pricing/calibration workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Bloomberg BPIPE

Murex API

Numerix/Voladynamics (nice to have)

Job description

Major Bank in New York City seeks a hands-on Equity Derivatives Developer (Java and Python) for a 6-month hybrid contract (2/3 office/home). The role focuses on design, development, and support of front-office pricing, volatility calibration, and market-data workflows.

Responsibilities include building and integrating REST APIs, which connect to equity derivatives pricing and risk systems, with strong emphasis on reliability and performance. DOE rate applies, potential extensions or hire.