Fixed Income Technology (FIT) group builds software that the Fixed Income business of AB uses in performing functions such as Fundamental Research, Quantitative research, Portfolio Management, Order Generation, Trading and Middle office and BackOffice operations. It partners with business to understand their challenges and help them by providing innovative technology solutions. We re-engineer the process where applicable in collaboration with business to help scale their business and be efficient in this dynamic market conditions. The candidate will join the Fixed Income Technology team to build and enhance the Muni Optimizer to automate the Muni SMA portfolio construction.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
- Strong experience with Python and its application in software development.
- Familiarity with software architecture patterns and design principles.
- Experience with back-end technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, .NET, REST API, Linux, Apache Spark, microservices, etc.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Expertise in C and Python for developing high-performance analytics calculators.
- Strong understanding of numerical methods and quantitative finance concepts.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of software engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications.
- Develop new application solutions using C and Python, leveraging object-oriented programming principles.
- Re-architect legacy systems to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Implement software solutions that meet business requirements and align with the company's technology strategy.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality software by implementing automated testing and continuous integration practices.
- Design and implement high-performance analytics calculators and engines using C and Python.
- Create and refine quant algorithm scripts in Python to solve complex financial problems.
Other
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Work closely with the Software Architect to design scalable and efficient software architectures.
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure Engineer to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including product management and quality assurance, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams.
