Senior Python Developer
MSCCN - Houston, TX
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Description We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong domain expertise in commodities trading and fixedu2011income markets to support the development and modernization of trading, risk, and analytics platforms. This role sits close to the front office and focuses on building highu2011performance systems that support trade capture, position management, valuation, P& L, and market data processing. The ideal candidate combines advanced Python engineering skills with a deep understanding of trading workflows, financial instruments, and market data across commodities and fixedu2011income products. Key Responsibilities + Design, develop, and maintain Pythonu2011based applications and services supporting trading and risk platforms + Build systems to process trade capture, positions, P& L, valuations, and exposure calculations + Work with commodities and fixedu2011income instruments, including pricing and lifecycle events + Integrate realu2011time and batch market data feeds (e.g., ICE, CME, Bloomberg, Refinitiv) + Develop APIs and data pipelines to support frontu2011office, risk, and downstream reporting systems + Optimize performance for highu2011volume financial data processing and analytics + Partner closely with traders, risk managers, and quantitative teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions + Ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and consistency across trading and risk system Requirements + trong professional experience developing in Python within financial markets + Extensive experience in commodities trading (energy, metals, ags) and/or fixedu2011income / fixedu2011asset products + Deep understanding of trading lifecycle workflows: trade capture, confirmation, settlement, P& L, and risk + Solid experience working with financial instruments, pricing models, and timeu2011series data + Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational and analytical databases + Experience building backend services, APIs, or data pipelines in trading environments + Ability to work effectively with frontu2011office stakeholders and translate trading concepts into code Nice to Have + Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) + Familiarity with risk metrics (VaR, Greeks, sensitivities, exposure) + Experience with eventu2011driven architectures, messaging systems, or streaming data + Exposure to C++, Java, or quantitative libraries + Experience supporting highu2011availability, lowu2011latency systems Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.u00ae Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.
Created: 2026-01-27