Python Developer (Equities Investment Technology)

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer to join a high-performing Equities Technology team supporting investment and trading platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full development lifecycle, building scalable applications, APIs, and data solutions at the intersection of finance, technology, and generative AI.

Client Details

Our client is a leading global investment management firm known for its innovative technology environment, collaborative culture, and commitment to delivering sophisticated investment solutions. The organization combines deep market expertise with modern engineering practices to build technology that directly supports investment decision-making and portfolio management.

Description

As a Full Stack Developer, you will partner with engineers, product owners, and investment professionals to design, develop, and deploy applications that support trading, portfolio management, and analytics platforms. Responsibilities include:

• Building RESTful APIs and microservices using Python technologies including FastAPI, Flask, Dash, and Streamlit.
• Developing responsive user interfaces using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Designing and optimizing SQL databases and queries across platforms such as Snowflake and SQL Server.
• Participating in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Implementing automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
• Supporting production environments and troubleshooting application performance issues.
• Collaborating within Agile teams and contributing to code reviews, documentation, and best practices.
• Leveraging AI-assisted development tools while maintaining strong software engineering fundamentals.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of professional full stack software development experience.
• Strong Python development experience and expertise building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with FastAPI, Flask, Django, Dash, Streamlit, or similar frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with React and modern front-end development technologies.
• Strong SQL and database development skills.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software testing frameworks.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, OpenShift, or other container orchestration platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Prior experience within financial services, capital markets, or fintech is advantageous.
• Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the office.

Job Offer

Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career potential.

Competitive hourly rate of $60-$65 per hour.

Opportunity to work on business-critical technology supporting investment professionals.

Exposure to cutting-edge engineering practices, AI technologies, and financial markets.

Collaborative and intellectually stimulating working environment with strong professional development opportunities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.