Python Engineer | Trading Team

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

As a Python Engineer on the trading team you will own the reliability of real-time trading systems which includes urgently addressing production issues, owning the software deployment process and creating scalable, fault-tolerant automated systems. This will involve writing and maintaining a complex Python infrastructure, ensuring the production environment is properly configured and that critical sources of data are maintained. You will also maintain a robust pre-release automated testing process and work with the team to identify and address issues that prevent trading or deployment of new code. This will involve being the primary point of contact when issues do arise, even outside normal working hours.

You will be joining a small team of individuals with both quantitative trading and programming backgrounds who are working on their own proprietary trading algorithms. The team's approach is focused on well-designed code and process automation. You will be a valued engineer on the team, building and improving the team’s existing Python/C++ infrastructure by identifying and fixing bugs and reviewing pull requests. You will have the freedom to pursue your own projects that improve the team’s infrastructure while managing your own workload and priorities.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Ownership and attention-to-detail around maintaining mission critical production systems and processes.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a diverse set of personalities.


• Solid programming skills with the ability to design, debug and efficiently solve problems.


• At least 3+ years of experience in Python and shell scripting.


• Relevant experience in a DevOps role, ideally with exposure to a trading desk environment.


• Familiarity with C++ is beneficial but not required.


• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to operations.


• In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system.


• A strong sense of ownership and urgency in all tasks and responsibilities.


• Ability to manage and contribute to shared operational responsibilities.


• Reliable and predictable availability, ensuring consistent support for operational needs.


• A degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent professional experience.


• Self-motivated with a proven ability to take ownership of projects and responsibilities


• Intellectually curious, with a passion for continuous learning and a critical mindset aimed at improving existing processes