SpiderRock Advisors – Software Engineer – Python/AWS backend SpiderRock Advisors, LLC (“SRA”), headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a rapidly growing technology-enabled provider of portfolio enhancement solutions to the wealth management and institutional allocator segments of the ~$80 trillion global asset management industry. SRA specializes in the design and implementation of customized derivative enhancement and overlay strategies and other alternative strategies for wealth managers and their clients. Many prominent investment advisors and have adopted the SRA platform to have access to its innovative portfolio enhancement strategies, thus driving its growth in assets under management. About this role This position requires solid hands-on programming, creative problem solving, troubleshooting skills, and an enthusiasm for learning. This role also offers the opportunity to partner with proficient software engineers to build new systems and enhance existing ones. Being a member of the SpiderRock Advisors means that you are: · Love coding and to tackle problems big and small and will stop at nothing to get the job done! · Detail oriented and accountable for the quality of the product · Curious and enjoy learning new things to deliver an impactful solution for our users · Loves working on a team, and has strong communication skills · Excited to learn about both the business and technology sides of a fin-tech organization Key Responsibilities · Designing, coding, testing, and supporting reliable, robust software applications and services with high-quality standards · Participating actively in cross-functional feature requirements gathering, design, and implementation · Collaborating with product management on the right units of work to include in each development sprint · Performing code reviews and providing timely feedback to other engineers Targeted Qualifications · 2 years of hands-on Python experience. • Experience using Pandas data frames to manipulate and aggregate data sets • Managing python environments • Data manipulation and quantitative calculations • GIT based repositories · Proven ability to work with varied forms of data infrastructure including relational databases; distributed data processing and storage solutions, e.g. SQL, MySQL Useful Qualifications · Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) particularly, RDS, EC2, serverless lambdas and the API gateway · Experience with Docker or other container infrastructures Background Experience, Education, and Interest · Proficiency building and passionate about creating great products that solve big problems · Financial knowledge and interest is recommended · Strong teamwork, communication skills and time management abilities · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or engineering preferred What to Expect • Highly competitive pay, benefits, and bonus structure • 401K plan and match • Progressive time-off benefits • Professional Development Reimbursement • Asset Management Fee Waived • Recruitment Referral Fee • Lunch provided daily to in-office employees • Stocked Kitchen in our lounge area • Gym membership at our building fitness center on our floor • Divvy bike access • Tax free commuter deduction • Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals