Senior Python Software Engineer (Trading)

Fintal Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fintal Partners seeks a Senior Python Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications powering quantitative research and live trading. You will work closely with traders, researchers, and engineers to build production-grade software and infrastructure that enhances trading performance.

You will contribute to high-performance data pipelines, APIs, and internal tools while mentoring teammates and driving architectural decisions in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional Python software engineering experience.
• Experience building large-scale, production Python systems.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, data structures, and software architecture.
• Experience working in Linux environments and modern development workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and software engineering best practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications supporting quantitative research and live trading
• Build frameworks, APIs, and internal tools used by traders and quantitative researchers
• Develop high-performance data pipelines and distributed systems for market data and analytics
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of production trading infrastructure
• Partner with quantitative researchers to transition research into production-quality software
• Drive technical design discussions, perform code reviews, and mentor other engineers
• Evaluate new technologies and continuously improve the firm's engineering platform

Skills

Python programming

Distributed systems

API design

Software architecture

Communication

Team collaboration

Linux

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Linux environments

CI/CD

Automated testing

APIs

Job description

We're partnering with a leading proprietary trading firm that's looking to add a Senior Python Engineer to a team responsible for building the technology that powers quantitative research and live trading.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, quantitative research, and trading. You'll work directly with traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers to build scalable production systems, improve research workflows, and develop the infrastructure that drives trading performance.

This is a highly visible engineering role where your work will have a direct impact on the firm's ability to research, deploy, and operate trading strategies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python applications supporting quantitative research and live trading
• Build frameworks, APIs, and internal tools used by traders and quantitative researchers
• Develop high-performance data pipelines and distributed systems for market data and analytics
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of production trading infrastructure
• Partner with quantitative researchers to transition research into production-quality software
• Drive technical design discussions, perform code reviews, and mentor other engineers
• Evaluate new technologies and continuously improve the firm's engineering platform

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional Python software engineering experience
• Experience building large-scale, production Python systems
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, data structures, and software architecture
• Experience working in Linux environments and modern development workflows
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and software engineering best practices
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund, market maker, or electronic trading environment
• Experience building software that supports quantitative researchers or trading teams
• Familiarity with the scientific Python ecosystem (NumPy, Pandas, Polars, PyArrow, etc.)
• Experience with C++, Rust, or another systems programming language is a plus

Why Join?

• Build technology that directly impacts live trading and P&L
• Work alongside world-class traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers
• Solve challenging problems involving distributed systems, large-scale data, and performance optimization
• High-ownership environment with significant autonomy and influence
• Competitive compensation, discretionary bonus, and outstanding benefits