19 Aug
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Northstar Quant
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India
19 Aug
Northstar Quant
India
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Python Backend Engineer to join our team in building high-performance, scalable backend systems for algorithmic trading. The ideal candidate will have robust expertise or interest in developing exchange integrations, optimizing order management systems, and ensuring low-latency execution. Experience with FastAPI and Golang is a solid plus.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable backend systems for real-time trading applications.
Build and optimize order management systems with smart order routing capabilities.
Integrate multiple exchange APIs (REST, WebSockets, FIX protocol) for seamless connectivity.
Develop high-performance execution engines with low-latency trade execution using Python and optionally Golang.
Develop APIs using FastAPI for efficient and rapid backend service delivery.
Implement real-time monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure reliability.
Design fault-tolerant and distributed architectures for handling large-scale transactions.
Work on message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) for efficient data processing.
Ensure system security and compliance with financial industry standards.
Collaborate with quant researchers and business teams to implement trading logic.
Required Technical Skills
Strong proficiency in Python (5+ years) with a focus on backend development.
Expertise in API development and integration using REST, WebSockets, and FIX protocol.
Experience with asynchronous programming (asyncio, aiohttp) for high-concurrency applications.
Strong knowledge of database systems (MySQL,PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, time-series databases).
Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).
Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) for real-time data processing.
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) for system observability.
Experience with scalable system design, microservices, and distributed architectures.
Good To Have Qualifications
📌 Sr Python Backend Engineer Mumbai (India)
🏢 Northstar Quant
📍 India