Software Developer Platform

About the role

NK Securities Research is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology and sophisticated algorithms to trade the financial markets. Founded in 2011, we have gained invaluable experience in the field of High Frequency Trading across different asset classes.

Key Responsibilities

As a Software Developer - Platform, you will play a vital role in building and enhancing tools that empower our Quant, Infrastructure, Compliance, and Operations teams. In addition to web application development, you will be responsible for automating critical infrastructure processes, optimizing tasks, and delivering scalable solutions for our trading ecosystem.

Application Development

• Develop and maintain in-house software tailored for business and trading requirements.

• Enhance internal tools and applications to improve the user experience for different teams.

• Ensure robust and reliable trade monitoring systems through continuous innovation.

Automation Development

• Design and develop frameworks to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using latest industry best practices

• Automate exchange-specific tasks such as connectivity management, order book monitoring, and trade execution workflows.

Task Optimization

• Identify and optimize repetitive tasks through scripting and configuration management.

• Ensure scalable and adaptable solutions to support multiple exchanges and regions.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Use Ansible to codify infrastructure configurations, ensuring consistency and repeatability.

• Manage playbooks for server setups, network configurations, and middleware deployment.

System Monitoring and Maintenance

• Develop tools for system health checks, performance monitoring, and logging.

• Automate response mechanisms for critical alerts and incidents.

Collaboration

• Work closely with infrastructure, network, and trading teams to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.

• Coordinate with exchange connectivity teams to ensure compliance with protocols and standards.

Documentation

• Create detailed documentation for scripts, playbooks, and automation processes.

• Maintain a repository of reusable templates and scripts for future projects.

We’re seeking candidates with

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related disciplines from a reputed institution.

• Proficiency in Python web frameworks (preferably Django).

• Experience with front-end frameworks like React and expertise in HTML, JavaScript.

• Familiarity with Shell scripting or Python scripting.

• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix operating systems.

• Expertise in automation tools like Ansible and scripting for task optimization.

• Strong understanding of system design principles.

• Familiarity with Monitoring tools like Graphana, Prometheus is a plus

• Experience in the financial industry (not mandatory).

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment managing multiple high-priority projects.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Take full ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks, demonstrating reliability by consistently delivering high-quality results, proactively addressing issues, and taking accountability for both successes and challenges.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

• Career growth and development opportunities

• Catered breakfast and lunch

• Health Insurance

• Annual international and domestic trips

• Monthly team dinners