Senior Software Engineer - Automation

What You’ll Do: Identify opportunities to automate trading workflows and eliminate manual processes Build Python-based tools, scripts, and automation used directly by trading teams Analyze complex datasets to identify patterns, diagnose issues, and translate findings into actionable improvements Partner directly with traders to understand problems and develop technical solutions Own automation initiatives end-to-end, from requirements through implementation Investigate issues, perform root-cause analysis, and improve the reliability of critical trading processes Proactively propose improvements rather than simply responding to requests Communicate technical and data-driven recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We’re Looking For: 3+ years of professional experience in a technical, quantitative, data-focused, fintech, or trading-related environment Strong Python programming skills, particularly scripting, automation, tooling, and data manipulation Strong experience working with data analysis — able to clean and explore datasets, identify meaningful trends, and clearly communicate conclusions Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Genuine interest in financial markets, electronic trading, or quantitative finance Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work directly with demanding stakeholders A proactive mindset with the ability to identify problems and drive solutions independently Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline Backgrounds That Could Be Relevant Prior trading experience is not required. Candidates could come from electronic trading, financial services, fintech, technology companies, banking, or other technically demanding industries. Traditional software engineers can also be a strong fit, particularly those interested in moving closer to the business and using their technical skills across automation, data, and trading rather than focusing exclusively on large-scale application development. Why This Role This position offers an unusual amount of exposure across technology and live trading. Rather than being confined to a traditional engineering function, you’ll work directly with the people using the systems you build and see the impact of your work in real time. xsgimln The firm offers highly competitive compensation, strong benefits, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals within one of the most sophisticated electronic trading environments in the industry.