Backend Engineer - Risk & Trading
SleeperSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Risk ManagementIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess 8+ years of commercial-grade software development experience with complex applications, strong expertise in Python 3.4+, experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS, and in-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and data modeling. They must also have experience in capital markets, asset classes, and familiarity with tools like Consul, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent work experience is required, along with excellent spoken and written English (C1+).
Responsibilities
The Senior Python Developer will develop scalable Python-based microservices to process data streams using streaming, messaging, and REST technologies, design and implement robust solutions for market and credit counterparty risk platforms, utilize advanced Python features to build efficient code, architect and implement solutions using Consul, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark, collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality financial systems, create and optimize database models for SQL, MongoDB, and key-value stores, build and maintain testing frameworks using Behave and PyTest, design and implement asynchronous operations, multithreading, and multiprocessing in Python, develop and deploy cloud-native applications in AWS environments, lead the design and integration of messaging, streaming, and REST APIs, and ensure high-performance, scalable solutions with consistent deployment processes.
Skills
Python
AWS
Microservices
Kafka
Docker
Kubernetes
Spark
SQL
MongoDB
REST APIs
Consul
Behave
PyTest
Asynchronous Programming
Multithreading
Multiprocessing
Data Modeling
ION Group
Automation technology for financial sector clients
About ION Group
ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$426.5MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees