Python Software Engineer

IMC

11 months ago

Sydney, Australia

Senior

Responsibilities

Develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-performance Python applications.
Work closely with traders, researchers, quants, and fellow engineers to build scalable and reliable software solutions.
Take ownership of end-to-end development, from requirements gathering to production deployment.
Implement automation and optimization projects to enhance trading and research workflows.
Apply advanced automated testing practices and leverage daily deployments to achieve agile and incremental benefits.
Balance trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability in a complex technology landscape.

5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Python.
Experience working with numerical computing and data processing frameworks such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Celery, Dask, Spark, or Kubernetes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively tackle technical challenges.
Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments.
Exposure to distributed computing and modern cloud-based data processing technologies.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams including traders, researchers, and other engineers.
Prior knowledge of financial markets or trading is not required, but curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential.

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