Senior Python Developer - Randstad USA

job summary:

Summary:

• We are looking for an expert software engineer to work in the XVA Technology team. The XVA trading desk is part of the Counterparty Portfolio Management (CPM) line of business focused on managing counterparty credit risk (CVA) and funding risk (FVA) in the Client's derivatives portfolio. The XVA Technology team supporting the trading desk are a close-knit and high-performing global agile development team where collaboration and communication is key.

• The successful candidate will work primarily on data management projects to enhance the client's next generation Enterprise Counterparty Portfolio Management systems in Python, leveraging a strategic front-to-back cross-asset risk and trading platform used across Global Markets within the firm. This python platform (Quartz) features a high-performance, globally synchronized object database and a flexible scripting environment based on Python.

• The role involves Python development spanning the full development lifecycle using Agile development methodologies. This will mostly include delivering new functionality iteratively, assisting with testing and deployment of new releases, and providing 3rd level production support. The role involves working closely with Trading, Quant, Finance and Risk teams teams in London and New York, as well as business analysts and project managers in Technology.

Primary Skill

• Python

Required Skills

• Experience of enterprise development in Python

• Experience of the full lifecycle of software development and delivery

• Agile development practices including unit testing, continuous integration, refactoring

• Ability to translate user requirements into working code

• Excellent problem solving / investigation abilities.

• Excellent communication and team-working skills

Desired Skills

• Experience of development in Quartz Python

• Financial markets experience

• Familiarity with some Excel VBA

• Ability to work closely with business groups including trading, finance, technology and market risk

• Experience in CVA, FVA, and FRTB SA-CVA

 
location: Chicago, Illinois
job type: Contract
salary: $58 - 68 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:

The Team:

• UMR/ROG Technology provides an application suite that supports the Risk Optimization FICC trading desk, Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) functions, and provides intraday/end-of-day Risk, PL calculations, as well as portfolio management tools for VaR estimation, trade blotters, hedge construction and trade compression validation and execution.

Role Responsibilities:

• Work individually or part of a team on developing, supporting, enhancing, extending, testing, and delivering existing and new software

• Collaborate and work with multi-regional teams using Agile best practices

• Participate in software design, developement, testing, L3 support, requirements gathering and creating functional specifications documents

 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills:

Python

DEVELOPER

Derivatives (1 year of experience is preferred)

trading (1 year of experience is preferred)

interest rates (1 year of experience is preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.