Position: Software Developer
Location: Mumbai
Working Days: 5 days
Experience Required: 2+ years
Client: Assest Management Firm
Role Overview
We're looking for a Software Developer to join our core engineering team. You'll work closely with traders, quants, and risk teams to design, develop, and scale systems that power trading, research, and portfolio management. This is a high-impact role with strong learning opportunities and real ownership.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain robust, low-latency systems for trading, execution, data ingestion, or portfolio reporting
- Work with quants and researchers to productionize research code
- Design modular, scalable APIs and backend systems
- Optimize existing code for performance and reliability
- Handle large datasets and time series data pipelines
- Own features end-to-end — from architecture to deployment
- Follow clean coding practices, maintain code hygiene and documentation
Requirements
Tech Stack We Use
- Languages: Python, C++, Java (you should be proficient in at least one)
- Tools: Git, Docker, REST APIs, WebSockets
- Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, TimescaleDB
- Frameworks: Flask / FastAPI / (for full-stack roles)
- Others: Pandas, NumPy, Linux, Shell scripting
- Bonus: Knowledge of market data systems (e.g. Kite API, LSEG, FIX), or experience in trading/quantitative finance
What We're Looking For
- 2–5 years of software development experience
- Strong in data structures, design patterns, and clean coding
- Passionate about building systems that work under real-time pressure
- Ability to collaborate across teams and take ownership
- Willingness to learn financial concepts if not already known
- (Optional but Preferred): Experience in a trading or financial services firm
Benefits
What We Offer
- A fast-moving, intellectually intense environment
- Real ownership and exposure to live systems from Day 1
- Competitive compensation with performance-linked bonuses
- A founder-led team that values autonomy and deep thinking