Software Engineer - Python Frameworks (2-8 yrs)

About the Position:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced software engineer to join our team at Mumbai (option given for remote working/WFH). In this role, your primary responsibilities will be to take ownership of developing low/mid frequency algorithmic trading engine, related data and microservices.

What you will do at QI?

1. Work on core low frequency algo trading engine (CEP engine).

2. Enhance existing or develop new microservices.

3. Design and develop data ingestion systems for different data sources and data types.

4. Optimize applications for performance and latency.

5. Build reusable codes and libraries. Contribute to open-source projects.

6. Stay up to date with new technologies with an eye of constantly adapting and improving our systems and methods.

Basic Job Requirements

1. More than 2 years' work experience in a similar role.

2. Strong experience in developing python based large scale OO systems (not just scripting).

3. Excellent concepts and command over Python and exposure to Cython/ C/ C++.

4. Strong concepts and commercial experience in event driven systems.

5. Solid foundation in software development (algorithm design, data structure, SDLC).

6. Good concepts of unit testing and automation testing for UI components

7. Good understanding of microservices and their deployment in production set-up.

Preferred Job Requirements

1. Basic understanding of algo trading and financial markets.

2. Good understanding of robust design patterns of microservices.

3. Strong ability to learn new concepts and apply them to solve real life problems.

4. Familiarity with JavaScript and frontend development is a plus.

About QuantInsti-

QuantInsti- was started in 2010, by the founders from iRage - a leading quant and algo trading firm in India. From its early days focused on bridging the industry knowledge gap in the field of highfrequency trading, we have come a long way in the last decade becoming one of the biggest globally in our domain with paying customers from 100+ countries.

At QuantInsti- , we swear by our goal of revolutionizing the way people approach the financial markets by empowering individuals and institutions with bleeding edge knowledge and technology offerings. We offer right from learning tools like high quality live-online learning experience and best-in-class self-paced courses to institutional grade trading tools and platforms to democratize systematic and quantitative trading. We achieve this by putting technology at the core of our business.

We have a complex ecosystem of microservices and applications deployed over a fully cloud-based infrastructure. Our tech stack includes Node.js, Vue.js, Python and Docker. The team is driven by user experience, with strong focus on delivering scalable software solutions to complex and evolving business goals.

Why join us?

At QuantInsti, we work at the cutting edge of FinTech offerings. We work with newest technologies with a goal of delivering best experience to our users in a scalable manner, with high-performance and availability. If you love to be challenged intellectually, rest assured we have plenty of them for you. We follow an open and free work culture, where you are encouraged to ask questions and learn from each other. We offer a fast-paced environment where you take ownership of what you design and deliver. If you are looking for a move where you will find a reason to wake up every morning and rush to workstation happily, please be a part of us!