Interactive Brokers

Sr Software Engineer

Interactive Brokers • $120K — $160K *
Greenwich, CT 06830In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in the financial industry with front-office trading focus.
  • 10+ years of Python programming experience.
  • Deep understanding of FIX protocol.
  • Strong knowledge of financial asset classes (stocks, options) and market data.
  • Expert in building scalable automation frameworks using Pytest.
  • Good understanding of Linux OS.
  • Familiarity with GIT version control.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop solutions based on end user requirements.
  • Deliver high-quality work consistently on schedule.
  • Troubleshoot Linux OS and trading system issues independently.
  • Collaborate with team members on problem-solving tasks.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record in addressing complex challenges.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering wellness screenings and counseling.
  • Daily lunch allowance and stocked kitchen with healthy options.
  • Company-sponsored events and sports activities.
  • Education reimbursement and opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

About Your Team:

The current Tools Engineering team has provided various world-class tools across the firm(Developers, Quality Engineers and Traders) to help solve their productivity issues and provide easy solutions to build environments at the runtime. The Tools Engineering team also provides an automated testing framework allowing end users(Devs/QA) to write functional integration test cases using simple scripts and mocking/stubbing various inputs and outputs to Interactive Broker's front office trading systems when required.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:
  • We seek a self-driven, self-motivated & self-managed software developer with expertise in Python programming.
  • An ideal candidate will be able to design/develop solutions based on the requirements/needs of end users.
  • Consistently deliver on timelines with the highest quality of work.
  • The candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems related to the Linux operating system and trading systems individually and collaborate with other team members.
  • Candidate should have a problem-solving track record.

Which Skills Are Required:
  • Overall, 7-10+ years of experience in the financial industry, specifically in front-office trading, is a must.
  • 10+ years of experience with Python programming language is a must.
  • Must have a deep understanding of FIX protocol.
  • Strong domain knowledge of financial asset classes like stocks, options, market data concepts, FIX connectivity
  • Subject Matter Expert in building efficient and scalable automation frameworks using Pytest
  • Good understanding of the Linux Operating System.
  • Good understanding of the GIT version control system.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:
  • Docker experience will be a plus.
  • Knowledge of JAVA and PERL is a plus.
  • Backoffice & clearing experience is a plus.
  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks
  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
  • Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities

About Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is a leading online brokerage firm. They offer a wide range of services to clients, including trading in stocks, options, futures, currencies, and bonds. Interactive Brokers is known for their low fees and advanced trading platform. They have a team of experienced professionals who are committed to providing the best service to their clients. Interactive Brokers is a publicly traded company and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Learn more about Interactive Brokers
Size
2,683 employees
Market Cap
$30 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$195 million
5 Year Trend
+14.8%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
IBKR
* Ladders Estimates

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