Sr Software Engineer

Interactive Brokers Group Inc

Greenwich, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automation, Bond Market, Brokerage, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Docker, Finance, Financial Information eXchange (FIX), Financial Services, Functional Testing, Futures, Git, Global Financial Markets, Hedge Funds, Identify Issues, Integration Testing, Internet/Online Service, Java, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Options Market, Perl Programming Language, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Pytest, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sports, Test Case, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Trading Systems, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Greenwich, CT
POSTED
3 days ago

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barrons has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office/2 days remote).

About Your Team:

The current Tools Engineering team has provided various world-class tools across the firm(Developers, Quality Engineers and Traders) to help solve their productivity issues and provide easy solutions to build environments at the runtime. The Tools Engineering team also provides an automated testing framework allowing end users(Devs/QA) to write functional integration test cases using simple scripts and mocking/stubbing various inputs and outputs to Interactive Brokers front office trading systems when required.

What will be your responsibilities within IBKR:

  • We seek a self-driven, self-motivated & self-managed software developer with expertise in Python programming.
  • An ideal candidate will be able to design/develop solutions based on the requirements/needs of end users.
  • Consistently deliver on timelines with the highest quality of work.
  • The candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems related to the Linux operating system and trading systems individually and collaborate with other team members.
  • Candidate should have a problem-solving track record.

Which Skills Are Required:

  • Overall, 7-10+ years of experience in the financial industry, specifically in front-office trading, is a must.
  • 10+ years of experience with Python programming language is a must.
  • Must have a deep understanding of FIX protocol.
  • Strong domain knowledge of financial asset classes like stocks, options, market data concepts, FIX connectivity
  • Subject Matter Expert in building efficient and scalable automation frameworks using Pytest
  • Good understanding of the Linux Operating System.
  • Good understanding of the GIT version control system.

To be successful in this position, you will have the following:

  • Docker experience will be a plus.
  • Knowledge of JAVA and PERL is a plus.
  • Backoffice & clearing experience is a plus.
  • Self-motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Superb analytical skills.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication (Verbal and written) skills
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills

Company Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant
  • Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
  • Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company-paid medical healthcare premium
  • Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
  • Corporate events, including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams
  • Education reimbursement and learning opportunities

About the Company

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Interactive Brokers Group Inc

About Interactive Brokers LLC

Our Business

For over 40 years, Interactive Brokers has been the pioneer of the electronic trading revolution. We rapidly scaled from a small U.S. options market-maker into a sizable global trading firm by leveraging the power of technology and automation.

Recognizing an opportunity to provide low-cost brokerage services to individuals and institutions seeking alternatives to high-priced firms, we opened our vast intercontinental electronic network and trade execution services to clients. Today, we serve 1.81M clients in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.*

Since inception, we have been committed to delivering value through technological innovation, and providing our clients with unprecedented access to global markets at the lowest cost.

See the list of our awards here:

https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/index.php?f=809

Innovators Wanted

We are looking for people who see opportunity where others see the status quo. At Interactive Brokers, every one of our exceptional and dedicated employees plays a role in keeping our technology on the cutting-edge, and our company at the forefront of the electronic trading industry.

Our employees work on projects that impact clients around the world in a dynamic startup-style culture. We offer opportunities to push the boundaries of technology. Why will you choose Interactive Brokers? 

Benefits and Incentives

As an employee of Interactive Brokers, you will enjoy a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package. While the specifics of each country's package may vary, most of our offices offer some version of the following, plus more:

  • Competitive Pay with discretionary bonus packages which include company stock grants
  • Comprehensive Health Plans that include extensive Vision, Dental and Prescription coverage
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
    (generous company match)
  • Daily Lunch Allowance
  • Wellness Incentives
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Personal Time and Sick Leave

Locations

We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Conneticut, with over 2,650+ employees in offices in the USA, Hungary, Estonia, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Japan, India and China. 

Use your skills and interests to
innovate at Interactive Brokers.

Review our many openings across our unique teams
and see what opportunities are right for you.

We are a global company headquartered in Greenwich, Conneticut, with over 2,650+ employees in offices in the USA, Hungary, Estonia, Russia, Switzerland, Canada, hong Kong, the UK, Australia, Japan, India and China. 

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, 401K, Stock Options, Flexible Spending Accounts
FOUNDED
1977
WEBSITE
https://www.interactivebrokers.com/en/home.php