Hillroute is a regulated quantitative hedge fund, specializing in global digital asset trading. With cutting-edge technology and advanced quantitative techniques, we achieve exceptional risk-adjusted returns. Our collaborative approach with trusted service providers ensures transparency and effective communication.

Our team of seasoned, global professionals excels in the fast-paced digital asset industry, with expertise in quant trading, risk management, and machine learning. Hillroute's impressive track record demonstrates our ability to push boundaries and deliver outstanding results.

If you're passionate about innovation, inclusivity, and making a meaningful impact, you've found your home at Hillroute.

About the Role:

Hillroute is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer - Python to boost our team's proficiency in creating and deploying sophisticated models, analytics, and tools to support the company's trading and risk management operations. In this role, you will:

• Work closely with traders and risk managers to gather requirements and develop customized solutions.
• Maintain and enhance existing quantitative models and tools to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Play a key role in advancing our strategic initiatives through innovative technical implementations and leadership.

Responsibilities:

• API Development and Management: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance API backends for exchange and broker integration. Ensure optimal functionality and integration via REST, FIX, and WebSocket connections for both internal and external APIs.
• Data Management: Architect and manage databases with a strong command of SQL.
• DevOps Practices: Lead Git management processes, including branch strategy and version control. Implement and oversee robust CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and integration.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality and reliability.
• Data Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain ETL processes using Airflow, enhancing data transformation and workflow automation.
• System Monitoring and Infrastructure Management: Monitor system health and infrastructure, employing best practices in cloud management and system administration on Linux platforms.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in developing models and analytics in a financial services environment
• Strong programming skills in Python with expertise in Cython for optimized performance implementations
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and experience with SQL for data exploration.
• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts and practices.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Good understanding of coding standards and best practices.

Skills:

Must Haves:

• Python: Proficient in backend development and automation.
• PostgreSQL: Experienced in database design, complex queries, and optimization.
• Git: Skilled in version control and branch management.
• CI/CD: Hands-on with automating testing, integration, and deployment.
• Pandas: Advanced data manipulation and analysis.
• Apache Airflow: Proficient in orchestrating data workflows and ETL processes.

Good to Have:

• AWS: Familiar with deploying and managing applications on AWS.
• Linux: Competent in server management and administration.
• Backend APIs & ORMs: Knowledge of API development and database interaction.
• Dashboarding Tools  - Redash / Streamlit: Experience with creating interactive data visualizations.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay along with an annual performance-linked incentive (PLI) for all
• Employee benefits like Medical Insurance
• One annual all expenses paid by company trip for all employees to bond
• Although we work from our office in New Delhi, we are flexible in our style and approach #LI-Onsite

If you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment and relish the opportunity to collaborate with passionate, driven over-achievers, your career with us here at Hillroute will be both exhilarating and fulfilling!