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ION · 7 hours ago

Lead Python Developer, Risk Technology

positionNew York
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$140K/yr - $210K/yr
date8+ years exp

ION Group is seeking a skilled Python Developer to work on complex and challenging projects that drive transformative change for top-tier financial services clients. The role involves building next-generation financial systems and developing high-quality, scalable microservices in an Agile environment.

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Responsibilities

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, such as context managers, decorators, and descriptors, to build efficient and maintainable 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 to ensure software reliability
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
Ensure high-performance, scalable solutions with consistent deployment processes

Qualification

Python 3.4+Cloud-native applicationsMicroservices architectureMarketCredit risk platformsMessagingStreaming APIsAWSAgile methodologiesDockerKubernetesKafkaSparkSQLMongoDBBehavePyTest

Required

8+ years of commercial-grade software development experience with complex applications
Strong expertise in Python 3.4+, including advanced language features, asynchronous operations, and OOP/functional programming principles
Proven experience with market and credit counterparty risk platforms (mandatory)
Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS (mandatory)
In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and data modeling
Expertise in messaging, streaming, and REST API development
Familiarity with tools like Consul, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark
Proficiency in Agile development methodologies
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Company

ION

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ION Group provides solutions for electronic trading, position management, pricing, risk management, and downstream processing for clients.
dateFounded in 1998
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://iongroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Rich Grossi
Chief Executive Officer, ION Corporates
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Sandra Timmoney
Chief of Staff to the CEO, Corporates
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