Python Developer at Investment Bank

Please no THIRD PARTIES...... Kindly no THIRD PARTIES. Work only with direct candidates on W2. US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required

Title: Python Developer

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid 3~4 days in-office 8am – 4pm CST workday.)

Duration - 12+ Months

Nashville on-site( People who will relocate to TN will work)

Job Role:

Create and refine quant algorithm scripts in Python to solve complex financial problems.

Close to a Data Science Engineer type of role.

Technical Skills:

Strong knowledge o f Python programming language and its frameworks, with a focus on back-end development.

Knowledge of software development principles and Object-Oriented development and design patterns ( C# experience a plus)

Experience with back-end technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, REST API, microservices , etc.

Understanding of parallel programming concepts and packages – parallelization/multiprocessing/cloud .

Working experience/knowledge of Azure is a plus (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Data Factory, Containers/Pods/Docker, [ AWS is ok - Azure equivalent ]

Quantitative and Analytical Skills:

Strong mathematical and statistical skills, with the ability to apply them to develop financial algorithms.

Experience in developing and optimizing quantitative algorithms for financial applications.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on developing innovative solutions to complex problems.

Ability to troubleshoot and optimize existing analytics solutions for improved performance.

Pre-screening interview video (5-10 min long)

What is your experience with Pandas/DataFrame manipulation – what techniques do you use for data gathering/cleaning/storing?

Speak about your approach to Object-oriented programming / performance optimization and data structure selection in your coding.

Usage of NumPy / Statistical Analysis and any type of Linear Algebra experience (usage of matrices, optimization [minimize], interpolation).

What is your level of involvement in the SDLC beyond just writing code – QA, unit testing, deployment, scalability in PROD

Investment Product

- Tax Advantaged Taxable Bond SMAs (differentiate our Taxable SMAs with an industry first systematic tax optimization for taxable bonds)

- Capacity to develop additional Taxable SMA products (potentially offshore solutions, completion fund products, non-USD, etc)

Type of Quant/Algo/Analytic Software to Develop

- Automated Transition Analysis (real-time transition from existing bonds to Client portfolios via Service Center)

- Automated Proposals (cash funded proposals/model portfolios via Service Center)

- Trade Rationales (unparalleled transparency for advisors into SMA trading activity and benefits)

- Transition Scorecards (proactive touch point summarizing onboarding process and portfolio changes/benefits)