Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Company Overview

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment.

IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments.

Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology.

Job Title: 

• Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)

Job Description: 

• Looking for Self Driven, Self Motivated & Self Managed Software Developer with expertise in Python Programming.
• An ideal candidate will be able to Design/Develop solutions based on the requirements/needs of end users.
• Consistently deliver on timelines with the highest quality of work.
• Candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems related to Linux Operating System, Trading Systems individually and collaborating with other team members.
• Candidate should have a Problem-Solving track record. 

About Tools Engineering Team:

Current Tools Engineering team has provided various World Class Tools across the firm(Developers, Quality Engineers and Traders) help solve their productivity issues and provide easy solutions to build environments at the runtime. The Tools Engineering team also provides Automated Testing Framework allowing End Users(Devs/QA) to write Functional, Integration Test Cases using Simple scripts. Mocking/Stubbing various input and outputs to Interactive Broker's front office trading systems when required. 

Required Qualifications:

• Overall 7-10+ years of Experience in Financial Industry specifically in Front Office Trading is a MUST.
• 10+ years of experience with Python programming language is a MUST.
• Must have a deep understanding of FIX protocol.
• Strong domain knowledge of Financial Asset Classes like Stocks, Options, Market Data Concepts, FIX Connectivity
• Subject Matter Expert in building Efficient and Scalable Automation Frameworks using Pytest
• Good understanding of Linux Operating System. 
• Good understanding of GIT version control System.

Optional Qualifications:

• Docker experience will be a plus point.
• Knowledge of JAVA and PERL is a plus.
• Backoffice & Clearing experience is a plus.

Company Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-based annual bonus (cash and stocks).
• Hybrid working model (3 days office/week).
• Group Medical & Life Insurance.
• Modern offices with free amenities and fully stocked cafeterias.
• Monthly food card and company-paid snacks.
• Hardship/shift allowance with company-provided pickup & drop facility*
• Attractive employee referral bonus.
• Frequent company-sponsored team-building events and outings

* Depending upon the shifts.

**The benefits package is subject to change at the management's discretion.