Python Developer (Quartz Platform)

Job description

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities,and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. 

A fantastic new opportunity has become available for Python Developer with one of our Financial Services clients.

Role : Python Developer (Quartz Platform)

Location : London 3 days per week on site required (occasional visits to Bromley)

Duration : 12 Months

Status : Inside IR35

Rate: Circa £900/Day

Writing intelligent, efficient and easily maintainable code to enable our Commodities Traders to efficiently manage their positions.

The candidate will be required to liaise regularly with Front Office and Finance

Experience and Skills required :

·  Structured software development experience Python and Quartz

·  Experience with pricing and analytics for Commodities derivatives, or other financial asset classes.

·  Experience working on (or closely with) a trading desk at a bank or on the buy side.

·  Experience with Agile development practices.

·  Solid communication skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships with the business.

·  Collaborative software development approach.

Responsibilities:

·  Writing intelligent, efficient, and easily maintainable code to enable our Commodities Traders to efficiently manage their positions.

·  Helping to on-board the remaining Commodities desks (including power, index and precious) to our new Live/Intraday Risk Engine

·  Contributing to the enhancement of existing Greeks, Scenarios and PnL feeds for Market Risk and Middle Office.

·  Development of commodities specific regulatory risk reporting (FRTB/SFRC)

·  Possible involvement with cutting edge projects which aspire to consolidate trade capture, pricing, and risk generation across many Lines of Business (FICC Equities)

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer.