The Role
The Application Support Developer will manage and enhance the production code base using Python and Bash, address any production issues, and develop tools to assist traders. Responsibilities include debugging and maintaining C++ application code as well.
Summary Generated by Built In
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the current production code base (python, bash), maintain and improve it
- Monitor and fix any issue related to that code before trading open
- Create new tools to ease the production traders life
- Fix bugs seen in production in the C++ application code base
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred
- Good knowledge of python language, and submodules like multiprocessing, requests
- Minimum 3 years experience in Python development, in a production environment if possible
- Ability to debug and fix issues quickly
Nice to have:
- Experience in C++ development
- Experience with scripting languages such as Bash
- Experience with workflow management and task scheduling
- Good knowledge of both Equities and Equity Derivatives trading
Benefits
Tower’s office is located in the heart of London’s financial district, and is easily accessible by public transport links. 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 and discretionary bonuses
- 5 weeks of paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays
- Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks on a daily basis
- Pension, medical and dental, group life and income protection schemes
- Reimbursement for health and wellness expenses
- Free events and workshops
- Donation matching program
Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
Top Skills
Python
The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1998 by Mark Gorton, Tower Research Capital is a trading and technology company that has built some of the fastest, most sophisticated electronic trading platforms in the world.