Software Developer - Python (DV Equities)

• About Us :
• Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

• Overview:
• We are seeking a highly motivated, quick-learning developer to join our DV Equities desk. In this role, you will be involved in the development of our cutting-edge, low-latency trading platform, which competes in the most competitive markets in the world.

Job Responsibilities:

Work alongside senior traders and experienced software developers

Improve and extend the core trading platform, enhance existing trades, and identify and pursue new opportunities

Further responsibilities may be driven by the individual’s interests and specific skills

Requirements:

A minimum of 2-5 years of professional software engineering experience with Python

Strong proficiency in Python

Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Interest in algorithmic trading

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution

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