Python Developer

Job Description

Job Description

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office / two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor-based handheld computer in 1983.

We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost.

Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform. Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

About Your Team :

We are a small technology group seeking a self-starter who enjoys the craft of coding and developing innovative solutions.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR :

• Communicate well with the business side to gather requirements and take a project from conception to a finished project.
• Write maintainable software that is durable and easy to change.

Which skills are required :

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on development experience using Python.
• 2+ years' experience with object-oriented analysis and design.
• Experience writing SQL and designing normalized database tables.
• Experience using git version control.
• Good Unix / Linux command line knowledge and basic shell scripting skills.
• Experience writing technical specifications and documentation.
• Experience writing unit and acceptance tests in Python.

Nice to have skills :

• Experience with frontend development with VueJS or React.
• Experience with Django or Flask.
• Experience with Pandas or NumPy.
• Experience with Pytest.
• Experience with Jenkins.
• Familiarity with Go or Perl.
• Test-driven development experience.
• Jira and Confluence experience.
• Experience with Podman, Docker, or Kubernetes.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following :

• Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
• Superb analytical and problem-solving 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)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• 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
• Modern offices with multi-monitor setups

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq : IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries.

We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories.

We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.