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Senior Software Engineer (Python & SQL)

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Jan 29, 2025
Job Title: Software Engineer (Python & SQL) Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 6+ Months (High possibility of extension) Our Front Office technology team is a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with exciting changes on the horizon under new senior leadership. We are looking for a senior software engineer to help us build our next generation of portfolio management and trading systems. What You Will Do: Design and implement investment decision supporting services across all fixed income domains. Maintain and enhance existing portfolio management applications in Java and Python Work closely with our quantitative solutions and other front office investment teams. Build and maintain application services that are critical to our front office systems. Skills You Will Need: 6+ years of experience in developing front office and related applications. Proficient in Python and SQL. Solid fixed income knowledge Proactive and ownership mentality Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast moving and dynamic environment Extensive knowledge and experience with SDLC tools such as Git, Jira, Docker, Jenkins etc. The Ideal Candidate will also have: Azure or AWS experience. Java or C++ development experience. Financial market data such as datasets from Bloomberg, S&P, Moody's, ICE etc Investment universe customization and back testing Direct experience in supporting front office end-users (PM, Quant).