Capital Markets Software Developer (C++ & Python) with Cloud & Web Services Expertise

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Software Developer specializing in C and Python to join our Capital Markets technology team. This role is pivotal in developing maintaining and enhancing high-performance trading and risk applications and supporting production systems within complex financial environments. The ideal candidate will contribute to the organizations strategic objectives by delivering reliable scalable and secure software solutions that align with business needs fostering innovation and operational excellence in our financial services offerings.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• C: 8 years of hands-on experience preferably with modern C standards (C11 and later). Proven track record in developing high-performance multithreaded applications.

• Python: Strong proficiency with Python (version 3.x) including scripting automation and API development.

• Database & Data Management: Proficiency with Oracle databases (SQL PL/SQL).

• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA): Experience with designing or consuming web services (SOAP/REST).

• Web Technologies: Experience developing or integrating web services using JSON and XML data formats.

• DevOps Tools: Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines version control systems (e.g. Git) and automated deployment processes.

• Production Support: Experience supporting and troubleshooting applications in production environments.

• Concurrency & Multithreading: Deep understanding of multithreaded programming principles and best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Sophis trading systems.

• Knowledge of Equity Derivative Products and Risk Reporting.

• Exposure to container orchestration and cloud platforms (Kubernetes AWS Azure).

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop test and maintain high-performance reliable software solutions for trading and risk management within capital markets.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and systems.

• Support and troubleshoot existing applications in production environments ensuring optimal performance and stability.

• Contribute to architecture design particularly in implementing service-oriented and microservices-based frameworks.

• Participate in designing and improving DevOps pipelines to enhance deployment and integration processes.

• Maintain documentation of system design code and operational procedures.

• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies relevant to financial software development.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Required: C (8 years) Python (3 years)

• Preferred: Knowledge of other languages such as Java or JavaScript is a plus

Databases & Data Management:

• Oracle Database (SQL PL/SQL)

Cloud Technologies:

• AWS or Azure (preferred)

• Kubernetes (preferred)

Frameworks and Libraries:

• Experience with web service frameworks (e.g. REST frameworks SOAP)

• JSON/XML processing libraries

Development Tools & Methodologies:

• Version control: Git

• CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins GitLab CI or similar

• Agile/Scrum methodologies

Security and Protocols:

• Understanding of security best practices for web services and production environments

Experience Requirements

• 8 years of professional experience in software development within the capital markets domain.

• Proven experience developing integrating and supporting trading or risk management systems.

• Demonstrated expertise in multithreaded application development and service-oriented architecture.

• Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration tools is advantageous.

• Exposure to or experience with financial instruments such as equity derivatives and risk reporting is desirable but not mandatory.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Designing and coding new features in C and Python based on detailed technical specifications.

• Enhancing existing systems for performance scalability and stability.

• Collaborating with business analysts QA engineers and operations teams during sprint cycles and release planning.

• Troubleshooting production incidents conducting root cause analysis and implementing fixes.

• Participating in code reviews technical discussions and architecture planning.

• Supporting DevOps activities including deployment automation and environment management.

• Regularly communicating project status risks and issues to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Educational: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.

• Certifications: Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Kubernetes certifications) or relevant programming credentials are advantageous but not required.

• Training & Development: Commitment to continuous learning through industry seminars workshops and certifications.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills capable of articulating complex technical concepts clearly.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Adaptive to changing priorities and able to manage time efficiently under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrates a proactive approach toward learning new technologies and process improvements.

• Focused on delivering high-quality reliable solutions with attention to operational excellence.

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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