• Proficiency in OOP languages Python and any other languages (Java or C++)
• Derivatives Valuation, Risk models and Volatility calibration methodologies
• Strong solution design skills
• Strong requirements analysis skills
• Experience of continuous integration
• ​Strong Team Player
• Takes personal responsibility to deliver results
• In-depth knowledge of OOP programming and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills supporting an ability to adapt to the trading floor and the pressures of working closely with the business
• Experience of all aspects of the development lifecycle
• Proven experience in a comparable role within the Financial industry
• Experience of developing large scale systems

Desirable

• CMC Markets are looking for an experienced Python developer to join our Derivatives’ team. We work on a pricing and trading platform utilising third-party vendor APIs written in Python and proprietary language for processing real-time business data.
• As well as development, a senior developer will take on more design responsibility for various projects, as well as providing technical mentoring to other members of the team
• Design and develop pricing and risk components to support the firm's market-making business, working across multiple asset classes ranging across Options, Equities, FX, Commodities and other derivatives
• Support Business functions in their day-to-day activities, investigating incidents and proposing long-term innovative solutions to recurring issues
• Partner with other key groups: financial engineering and quantitative teams, business operations, product development and the other IT teams; to ensure products are implemented efficiently and meet the demands both internally (dealing) and externally (clients) and addressing any issues that arise
• Supervise the integration of third-party solutions within the Derivatives unit. Ensure of the smooth running of all operations supervised by the Derivatives Quantitative team
• Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training
• Understand the nature of the trading floor business and the need to respond quickly and efficiently to issues that can or has caused business outage
• Creation of maintenance and reporting tools relevant to the product area as appropriate
• Ensure a positive approach to challenge and provide open and honest feedback
• Provide mentoring and training for more junior members of the Derivatives group
• Occasional requirement to work during the weekend for a product release or maintenance