Lead, Tech (DESIM Fullstack)

Job Description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $60 billion in investment capital as of September 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for an experienced software developer to join the DESIM team at the D. E. Shaw India office based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Gurugram. D. E. Shaw Investment Management (DESIM), founded in 2005, focuses on developing active equity and multi-asset class investment strategies by identifying market inefficiencies and constructing optimal portfolios. Collaborating with our New York teams, the DESIM India team plays a crucial role in the development of software and quantitative tools for portfolio strategy, trading, quant research, and portfolio management. The performance and quality of these tools are crucial to the firm's business strategy. At DESIM, our development team collaborates closely with portfolio managers, traders, quants, and portfolio strategists to support and drive business objectives through innovative software solutions. Our key responsibilities include developing and enhancing sophisticated portfolio analytics tools, leveraging advanced technology to make the trading lifecycle more efficient, and working on projects that require deep financial domain expertise. We are committed to upholding strong standards of software quality and efficiently managing our business infrastructure to ensure robust and reliable performance. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: In this role, you will collaborate closely with our New York business team to design, maintain, and develop software tools. You will build trader tools and tools for portfolio analytics and visualization. You will design scalable libraries that efficiently store business data and capture various nuances of business domain. You will lead project execution in an agile environment, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to the trading business and technology in a leading financial firm. You will be expected to develop proficiency in backend technologies like Python, front end technologies like react/redux/JavaScript/html along with related libraries and use it to develop various business centric tools. You are also expected to gain comprehensive financial knowledge and understand DESIM's domain & infrastructure. You are also expected to mentor junior developers effectively, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement, and increasing their productivity and helping maintain good code quality. Building a strong rapport with stakeholder like Traders, Portfolio strategists, Portfolio manager & Quants through effective communication and collaboration on projects is also essential, with success measured by interaction quality, feedback, and successful project implementation. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or a related field with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages. Our primary environment is Python on Linux. Previous python experience is not required, although we are looking for an established track record of successful programming projects Good experience in frontend technologies such as React/Redux/Angular/Javascript/NodeJS Expertise in software development principles, quantitative abilities, data structures, problem-solving and knowledge of architecture, design patterns, and robust analytical skills with an ability to work in an agile environment Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, along with effective written and verbal communication abilities The capability to lead project execution, including the ability to translate complex data into understandable results The ability to operate with focus, discipline, and minimal supervision Attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams Preferred qualification: Familiarity with the financial market Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Linkedin/LdTechDESIM2024 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Show more Show less