Job Description

At Synechron , we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets. For more information on the company, please visit our website or LinkedIn community .

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with extensive experience in capital markets to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining advanced financial applications, trading systems, and analytics platforms. You will play a crucial role in implementing scalable solutions and optimizing our core trading and risk management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, optimize, and maintain high-performance Python-based applications for trading, risk management, and market data analysis.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts, traders, and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into robust software solutions.
• Design and implement data collection, processing, and storage pipelines, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Integrate with external trading platforms, APIs, market data feeds, and other financial systems.
• Enhance existing systems with new features, performance improvements, and automation.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high code quality standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, financial regulations, and emerging technologies relevant to capital markets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of development experience with a strong focus on Python.
• In-depth knowledge of capital markets, financial instruments, trading architectures, and workflows.
• Proven experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience with financial data APIs, FIX protocol, and market data feeds.
• Familiarity with quantitative modeling, algorithms, and financial analysis.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure), containers (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to C++, Java, or other languages used in trading systems.
• Knowledge of machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.
• Experience with big data tools like Spark or Hadoop.

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