Python Full-Stack Developer (Trading)

Python Full-Stack Developer (Trading)

Velvetech is an American global software development company headquartered in Chicago, IL. Velvetech has its developers strategically distributed in 10+ global technical job markets to deliver the best in class software engineering and exceptional client services.

We have 20+ years of experience in software and hardware development for clients all around the world, especially for US clients. As an official Microsoft Gold Partner, our company is listed in the top 5 software development companies in Illinois, USA.

US clients are leading trading and financial organizations, insurance companies, large healthcare associations, pharmaceutical and energy companies, equipment manufacturers, hi-tech startups, etc.

Areas of expertise are consulting, development, implementation, and support of software solutions. We implement modern backend solutions that support microservices architecture with the following technologies: NET Core, Node.js, Java, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ. For the web UI front-end development, we opt for React, or Angular, and for mobile development — Swift, Kotlin, Java. Most of the systems are designed for cloud infrastructures like AWS, Azure, GCP, and heavily rely on Docker, Kubernetes while modern CI/CD is made using GitLab CI or TeamCity. In September 2021, Velvetech LLC received the status of the official Training Provider of the International Institute of Business Analysis. This status gives us the right to conduct regular quality trainings for Business Analysts and anyone performing BA activities regardless their job title.

Principles are based on Agile Methodology, Scrum and Kanban. Various projects coded in GitLab or GitHub are built with multiple coordinated teams, collaborating via Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, and Slack. Velvetech constantly follows the Tech trends and actively cooperates with startups in such breakthrough areas as Machine Learning, the Internet of Things, Blockchain, FPGA, and AI.

Velvetech is seeking a skilled and motivated Python Full-Stack Developer to join our dynamic team. You will be part of a new project, collaborating with other talented developers to deliver high-quality solutions. This project involves creating advanced financial visualizations using Highcharts and integrating them into our website

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python applications
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration with the backend
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Implement and manage API integrations
• Develop and integrate high-quality visualizations using Highcharts
• Work on trading algorithms and strategies
• Develop integration with APEX custodian/back-end system via XML data exchange
• Implement and manage functionalities related to options trading
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
• Debug and resolve technical issues as they arise
• Design and build application layers
• Analyze requirements and design new functionality
• Support and fix existing functionality
• Provide technical support during the project lifecycle
• Ensure proper documentation of all development activities

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Proven experience as a Python Developer
• Strong knowledge of Python frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask, Tornado)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integration with third-party services
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, Vue) is a plus
• Proficiency in using Git and GitHub for version control
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Understanding of software development principles and best practices
• Proficiency with Highcharts or similar data visualization libraries
• Experience with trading systems and algorithms. Experience with the QuickFIX Python library
• Knowledge of options trading and financial instruments
• Experience in the development of high-load systems
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with microservices architecture

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with a focus on code quality and performance
• Spoken English is considered an advantage
• Knowledge of English at least at the Intermediate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools

Offer

• Challenging and exciting projects
• Flexible schedule
• Young and friendly team
• Bonuses per project results

Benefits

• Velvetech is in the TOP 5 development companies in Illinois, USA
• You have FLEXIBLE working conditions and a COOPERATIVE environment
• A COMPETITIVE and performance-based salary, fair compensation and benefits
• Many CHALLENGING and exciting projects with new opportunities and learning
• GROWTH opportunities, skills and competencies improvement, and professional certification
• In-company TRAINING (English, Software / DevOps / Project management / Design / Business)

Our team

We are a friendly team of 150+ professionals where everyone is able to achieve high results and grows professionally not only due to their own knowledge and skills but also with the support of colleagues. Values that we highly appreciate are high performance, responsibility, respect, and loyalty. In order to have a highly motivated team, Velvetech invests in their people, additional education, certification, and others. You choose your career path and we are here to support you!

People work together in harmony, encouraging each other to continuously learn, progress, and pursue perfection. Our employees enjoy working as we turn challenges into advantages to share success with each other.

You have a chance to become a part of a friendly and professional team that creates robust software solutions to deliver maximum value to our international clients.