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.