Front Office Python Developer

Eclipse Trading is one of Asia’s leading proprietary derivatives trading firms. Founded in 2007, we have over 100 employees across three office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, and Shanghai. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several Asian markets and although we mainly specialise in equity derivatives, we also trade delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and crypto currency products. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

Central to our business is the Rapid Application Development (RAD) Team who work closely with traders and quantitative analysts in the development and optimization of Python-based solutions to algorithmic pricing and trading problems. The team empowers users by providing them with easy access to live data in a framework where they can build their own automation logic.

Due to organic growth we are looking for a Python developer to assist in the development of greenfield pricing and trading software, focusing on the cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) markets.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize pricing, trading, and market connectivity solutions.
• Partner closely with traders, quants, and other development teams to improve our trading software
• Work within our Python development framework
• Drive key projects from inception to analysis, design, implementation, and delivery
• Frequently consult with users and implement advanced solutions as required.
• Provide training and Tier 3 support as needed

What you offer

• 3+ years of development experience in Python, preferably in order execution
• Prior financial markets experience working in front office or quantitative development (buy or sell side)
• Experience or demonstrated interest working in crypto currency environments highly desired but not essential
• Ability to design, extend and maintain well-factored, efficient, production quality Python applications and libraries
• Hands-on experience with concurrent programming in asyncio and test frameworks such as pytest/unittest.mock
• University degree in Computer Science or related field
• Excellent command of spoken and written English

What we offer

• Brand new iconic office in the lively thoroughfare of Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
• A flat management structure, where everyone’s voice is valued
• Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch
• Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus