Operations Developer (Python)
High Frequency Trading (HFT)
Amsterdam, NL
Our client, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm, seeks a Developer to join its Operations team. The team is part of the middle and back office function which is a key part to the business ensuring the completeness and accuracy of books and records and meeting the demands of a growing and complex trading business.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with the Operations team to develop desk level automations to improve efficiency and accuracy of day to day tasks.
- Working with the Post Trade engineering teams to help ensure business and technical requirements are clear and will meet the business needs.
- Designing and developing reporting solutions and performing data analysis to monitor internal and external performance against KPIs/KRIs, leveraging advanced data analytics techniques.
- Taking ownership of products and tools maintained by the Operations team globally.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand evolving business requirements and adapt tools and systems accordingly.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate should have:
- A degree in a technical field such as computer science, data science, physics, mathematics or statistics
- At least 2 years of experience in software development or business analytics
- Proficiency with Python in data analysis, automation, and tools development. Experience with Java is a plus but not required
- Experience with SQL and relational database systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., ELK, MongoDB) is a plus but not required
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Python-based libraries like Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Plotly
- Familiarity with global electronic trading is a plus but not required
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonuses
- 5 weeks of paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- Pension, health care allowance, group life and income protection schemes
- Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
- Public transportation, fuel, and cycle to work reimbursement
- Free events and workshops
- Donation matching program
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