ECLARO ยท 20 hours ago
Software Developer - Financial Systems
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$72/hr - $75/hr
7+ years expECLARO is a leading technology solutions provider looking for a Software Developer - Financial Systems for their client in New York, NY. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining internal applications and data platforms for a U.S. broker-dealer, requiring strong Python expertise and experience with financial systems.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Application Development
+ Design, build, and maintain internal web applications, APIs, and dashboards using:
Python (FastAPI, Flask)
React or similar modern frontend frameworks
+ Develop and maintain services for:
Margin calculations and simulations (e.g., DTCC / NSCC RMaas)
Trade activity ingestion and normalization
Billing, commissions, and client reporting
+ Implement background jobs and scheduled workflows supporting daily operational processes
+ Develop automation frameworks and scripts to optimize operational efficiency
Data, Integrations & Financial Systems
+ Build and maintain integrations with internal and external financial systems, including:
DTCC / NSCC APIs and SFTP file feeds
Order Management Systems (OMS) such as Traffix, MarketTrader, Polaris
FIX engines and end-of-day (EOD) SFTP files
Clearing, securities lending, and prime brokerage platforms
CRM systems (Salesforce)
+ Design and manage ETL pipelines using Python, Pandas, and structured data formats (CSV, JSON)
+ Design, optimize, and maintain relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) for transactional, reporting, and analytics use cases
+ Store and manage artifacts, reports, and data outputs in object storage (AWS S3 / Azure Blob Storage)
Cloud & Platform Engineering
+ Deploy and operate applications in AWS and/or Azure environments, including:
EC2 or Azure Container Apps
Docker-based deployments
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or equivalent)
+ Collaborate on cloud architecture decisions with a focus on:
Security and access controls
Cost optimization
Reliability and operational resilience
+ Implement logging, error handling, and baseline observability
Security, Compliance & Controls
+ Build systems with broker-dealer regulatory requirements in mind, including:
Audit trails and immutable, time-stamped records
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Data integrity and traceability
+ Support compliance with SEC and Client regulations (e.g., Rules 17a-3, 17a-4, 15c3-5)
+ Ensure systems conform to internal data-handling, security, and compliance standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
+ Work closely with trading, risk, operations, and finance teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
+ Partner with infrastructure and DevOps teams on deployments and production support
+ Contribute to technical strategy, system design, and long-term platform evolution
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional software development experience (senior-level ownership expected)
Prior experience working within a U.S. broker-dealer
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience building REST APIs using FastAPI, Flask, or equivalent
Solid experience with relational databases and SQL schema design
Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure
Strong understanding of financial services workflows, such as: Trading, Clearing and settlement, Risk and margin, Billing or commissions
Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively in a small team
Strong communication skills and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Preferred
Familiarity with DTCC / NSCC platforms, margin, or risk systems
Familiarity with OMS or execution platforms
Familiarity with securities lending or prime brokerage workflows
Experience with React or other modern frontend frameworks
Experience with FIX protocol and trade lifecycle systems
Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tooling
Experience with Slack, email, or workflow-based integrations
Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools
Exposure to designing systems in regulated or compliance-driven environments
Benefits
401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
Company
ECLARO
ECLARO is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in New York City and operating in the U.S., Canada and the Philippines.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Butcher
QA CTO Label Specialist
Dan Broderick
Chief Delivery Officer
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