Software Developer - Python

Role Description

This role resides within the Nikko Information Technology Group team and you will be part of an established development team. Here at Nikko, you will work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment and be valued as a key member. You will be working with peers for code review and project tasks in a very feedback receptive environment. While you will be managing multiple tasks/projects and working with your colleagues, you will also be able to work independently on technical solutions and research for specific business needs. The Senior Developer role will have you working in Python and other technology stack to design and maintain applications to interface between front office and back office systems

Reporting to the Developer Lead, this position entails development and maintenance of applications to interface between front office and back office systems using Python/C#/.Net/SQL/MQ etc. The developer will liaise with SME's directly and is responsible for end to end delivery of application components including requirements capture, design, development, testing, and support. Aside from this task, you will also participate in other business workstreams for application development.

Role Objectives:

• Work with project managers, business analysts and development lead to help build a middleware/ETL
• Conduct code reviews with team members to effectively collaborate better solution practices
• Maintain and manage support of production components and look to automate redundant workflows
• Take part as one of the developers to help build / map in middleware/ETL space
• Provide architectural and design recommendation using Python
• Effectively communicate with project team and vendor to resolve issues
• Work with architects to design and develop Python and Java based functions and micro-services for the business
• Code using best practices and ensure minimal maintenance is required
• Communicate with front office trading desks, Ops, and Back office Controllers to gather requirements and to synthesize technology solutions to meet business objectives
• Write high-quality automation test scripts and work independently to resolve technical issues through analysis, debugging, and research/investigation
• Take part in large-scale application design, development, and maintenance of securities platforms and systems

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of .NET utilities and tools, as well as MS SQL Server
• Understanding of SQL fundamentals (joins, performance tuning etc.)
• Good understanding of finance and how technology applies to industry is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of FIX connectivity, ETL, conversant in ITIL is a plus
• Excellent understanding of Object Oriented Programming fundamentals using Java, C#, and Python
• Excellent knowledge of fundamentals of CSE
• Familiarity with Test tools/ framework (Junit/ NUnit/ PyTest etc.)
• Good understanding of broker/dealer/investment banking products (equities, fixed income, other products) and operational knowledge are plus
• 5+ years of professional experience, preferably with experience in the financial services industry

Additional Requirements