FAQs
What is the primary focus of this position?
The primary focus of this position is to work as a full-stack developer on a fixed-income trading team, collaborating with developers and traders to enhance trading workflows and analytics.
Is prior knowledge of fixed-income markets necessary for this role?
No, prior knowledge of fixed-income markets is not required.
What kind of projects will I be working on?
You will be partnering with the quant team to deliver complex green field projects and optimizing existing back-end systems for continuous analytics.
What are the required qualifications for this position?
Ideal candidates should have an undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field, 1-2 years of experience in a software development role, and be proficient in Python and common data science libraries such as pandas, numpy, and scipy.
What kind of software development practices are expected?
Candidates should have a strong grounding in best practices of software development and an aptitude for building highly reliable software stacks and intuitive user experiences.
Are there any additional skills that would be valuable for this role?
Yes, experience designing and building front-end applications, understanding dev ops industry standards, and familiarity with AWS or equivalent cloud infrastructure would be valuable.
Will I be working with other teams?
Yes, you will be working directly with the Portfolio Managers and the existing quant team to deliver solutions.
How quickly can expectations change in this role?
Candidates should be comfortable with quickly evolving requirements as part of the development process.
Is this role focused more on front-end or back-end development?
This role involves both front-end and back-end development, with responsibilities for building user experiences and optimizing back-end systems.
What is the team structure like?
You will be collaborating closely with experienced developers and traders, which indicates a team structure that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing.