Senior Python Developer Job at Robert Half (Houston)

Senior Python Developer

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Houston

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer with strong domain expertise in commodities trading and fixed‑income markets to support the development and modernization of trading, risk, and analytics platforms. This role sits close to the front office and focuses on building high‑performance systems that support trade capture, position management, valuation, P& L, and market data processing. The ideal candidate combines advanced Python engineering skills with a deep understanding of trading workflows, financial instruments, and market data across commodities and fixed‑income products.

Job Responsibility:

Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based applications and services supporting trading and risk platforms
Build systems to process trade capture, positions, P& L, valuations, and exposure calculations
Work with commodities and fixed‑income instruments, including pricing and lifecycle events
Integrate real‑time and batch market data feeds (e.g., ICE, CME, Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
Develop APIs and data pipelines to support front‑office, risk, and downstream reporting systems
Optimize performance for high‑volume financial data processing and analytics
Partner closely with traders, risk managers, and quantitative teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and consistency across trading and risk system

Requirements:

Strong professional experience developing in Python within financial markets
Extensive experience in commodities trading (energy, metals, ags) and/or fixed‑income / fixed‑asset products
Deep understanding of trading lifecycle workflows: trade capture, confirmation, settlement, P& L, and risk
Solid experience working with financial instruments, pricing models, and time‑series data
Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational and analytical databases
Experience building backend services, APIs, or data pipelines in trading environments
Ability to work effectively with front‑office stakeholders and translate trading concepts into code

Nice to have:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with risk metrics (VaR, Greeks, sensitivities, exposure)
Experience with event‑driven architectures, messaging systems, or streaming data
Exposure to C++, Java, or quantitative libraries
Experience supporting high‑availability, low‑latency systems

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 26, 2026

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