Python Developer with Front Office Trading with UI/API Automation Experience(1389)

Sharp Decisions; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions is seeking a Python Developer with solid Fixed Income Trading experience to design, develop, and support front-office applications used by trading teams in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on Python-based solutions, trading workflows, and integration with market data and trade processing systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of software development experience, hands-on Python scripting, and experience in agile environments, CI/CD, and API/UI automation for trading

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on Python development.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income trading and front-office environments.
• Experience with trading workflows and trade lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications for front-office trading systems.
• Develop Python solutions for trading workflows, trade processing, market data and financial apps.
• Collaborate with Front Office users, Traders, Developers, BAs, and QA teams.
• Support Sales & Trading workflows, including order management and trade lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain API integrations and automated solutions.
• Work with UI and API automation to support trading functionality and reliability.
• Analyze issues, troubleshoot defects, and implement fixes.
• Participate in functional, integration, and regression testing of trading applications.
• Develop technical documentation of functionality and processes.

Skills

Python

Fixed Income Trading

Trading workflows

REST APIs

UI automation

Agile

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

Experience

5+ Years

Role Summary

We are seeking a Python Developer with strong Fixed Income Trading experience to develop, enhance, and support applications used within front-office Sales & Trading environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Python development and a solid understanding of Fixed Income and Derivatives products, trading workflows, and front-office trading systems.

Location

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Work Arrangement

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 Days Onsite per Week

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Python-based applications and automation frameworks supporting front-office trading systems.
• Develop Python solutions for trading workflows, trade processing, market data, and financial applications.
• Collaborate closely with Front Office users, Traders, Developers, Business Analysts, and QA teams to understand requirements and deliver technology solutions.
• Support and enhance applications related to Sales & Trading workflows, including order management and trade lifecycle processes.
• Develop and maintain API integrations and automated solutions for trading applications.
• Work with UI and API automation where required to support trading system functionality and reliability.
• Analyze application issues, troubleshoot defects, and implement effective technical solutions.
• Participate in functional, integration, and regression testing of trading applications.
• Ensure solutions meet business requirements, performance expectations, and applicable controls.
• Work within an Agile development environment and participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and continuous integration activities.
• Develop technical documentation and maintain clear documentation of application functionality and processes.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong hands-on experience in Python.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Income Trading and front-office Sales & Trading environments.
• Hands-on experience working with Fixed Income and Derivative products, including:
  
  • Bonds
  • Swaps
  • Caps & Floors
  • Swaptions
• Strong understanding of trading workflows and trade lifecycle processes.
• Experience developing or supporting front-office trading systems.
• Strong experience with Python scripting and application development.
• Experience with REST APIs and API integrations.
• Experience with UI and API automation.
• Strong understanding of financial market data and trading system integrations.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and software development practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting Sales & Trading applications within Capital Markets.
• Experience with Fixed Income trading platforms, order management systems, or market data systems.
• Knowledge of OTC Derivatives and associated trading workflows.
• Experience working directly with Front Office Traders or Sales teams.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and trading application automation.