Front Office Python Developer

Front Office Python Developer

Eclipse Trading is a leading proprietary derivatives trading firm. Founded in 2007, we have over 100 employees across 4 office locations – Hong Kong (our HQ), Sydney, Shanghai and Chicago. Our trading expertise and strategies are deployed across several markets globally, focusing on various products including equity derivatives, delta one, ETFs, commodity derivatives, and cryptocurrency. Technology is inextricably linked to our trading strategies, creating an environment powered by intellectual curiosity, problem solving, and innovation.

We are seeking a skilled Python Developer to join our Rapid Application Development (RAD) Team. This team partners closely with traders and quantitative analysts to develop and optimize Python-based solutions for pricing and trading challenges across multiple business lines.

Our mission is to empower users with seamless access to live data and a flexible framework for building custom automation logic. At the same time, we deliver time-sensitive and mission-critical applications within that same ecosystem.

The position can be located in Hong Kong or Sydney (with authorization to work in Sydney).

Key Responsibilities

Enhance and our Python-based application development framework

Collaborate directly with traders and quantitative analysts to build and maintain Python trading applications

Lead projects end-to-end - from analysis and design through to implementation and delivery

Train end users and promote software development best practices

Provide Tier 3 production support as needed

What You Offer

2+ years of professional experience in Python development

Proven ability to design, extend, and maintain clean, efficient, production-grade Python applications and libraries

Strong focus on automated testing, code reviews, and software engineering best practices

Experience with asynchronous programming (asyncio or similar frameworks) is highly desirable

Background in trading system development is a strong plus

Prior front office or quant development experience is highly desirable

University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

What We Offer

Dynamic and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to contribute directly to the bottom line

Mentorship and training opportunities

A flat management structure, where everyone's voice is valued

Work life balance within a multi-cultural environment

Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and lunch

Attractive benefits package with discretionary bonus

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.