Senior Django Developer

Tower Research Capital LLC, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Django developer to create a framework for and lead the development of in-house systems and tools. These systems and tools will be used by internal teams to streamline processes, organize data, and improve internal communication. This role offers exposure to a broad range of technologies and the opportunity to create solutions to challenging problems.

Responsibilities

As the Senior Django Developer, you will architect a framework that is agile and adapts to quickly evolving business requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Designing a platform for the development of in-house tools
  • Working closely with business teams to develop informational systems
  • Liaising with technical teams to develop systems and network interfaces
  • Collaborating with other technical team members to modify existing tools

Qualifications

  • Fluency in Python and experience in architecting a large Django site of loosely coupled applications
  • Expert knowledge of AJAX/JS
  • Extensive experience working with large database sets (with and without Django)
  • Experience with common deployment scenarios
  • Expertise with MySQL
  • Experience with HTTP servers and caching
  • Strong Linux skills
  • Experience with Perl/Ruby (to aid in migration of legacy tools)
  • Strong understanding of RESTful web services (a plus)
  • Exposure to systems and/or network automation (a plus)

Additionally, we are seeking someone who is:

  • Able to work both independently and in groups
  • Committed to following best practices
  • Keenly interested in developing technologies
  • Enthusiastic about test-driven development

Financial experience is not required.

Benefits

Tower’s main office and garden roofdeck are located in TriBeCa, a neighborhood in downtown Manhattan. While we work hard, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Five weeks of paid vacation per year plus nine paid holidays
  • Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
  • Free gym membership
  • Free tickets to New York events, including the US Open and TriBeCa Film Festival

To Apply

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Tower is not accepting third-party resume submissions for this position.

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