About Us:

We are looking for a Risk Platform Developer to join Atto Trading – a dynamic quant firm leading in high-frequency strategies in global markets. 

We are building an international, diverse team, with experts in trading, statistics, engineering, and technology. Our disciplined approach combined with rapid market feedback allows us to quickly turn ideas into profit. Our environment of learning and collaboration allows us to solve some of the world’s hardest problems, together. As a small firm, we remain nimble and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, ingenuity, and effort.
We trade stocks, and futures almost on all US exchanges such as NASDAQ, NYSE, ARCA, EQ Cboe, CME, CFE, etc. 

Be part of a tech-forward team driving innovation and profitability. Enjoy autonomy, cutting-edge tech, and impactful work. 

Position Highlights:

• You’ll play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of a robust and reliable risk management platform. 
• You’ll work closely with our quantitative analysts and product teams, the Risk Platform
• You’ll contribute to the development, enhancement and optimization of our proprietary risk management infrastructure

Responsibilities:

• Push End-to-End Development: Spearhead the comprehensive development of the risk management system, encompassing the creation of exchange connectors, internal services, and interfaces with the trading system.
• Collaborate with Product Teams: Collaborate closely with product teams to gain insight into functional challenges, prototype novel concepts, leverage emerging technologies, and innovate solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Translate Requirements into Technical Solutions: Translate business requirements into precise technical specifications and architectural diagrams, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and adherence to business guidelines.
• Design and Implement System Components: Conceptualize, prototype, and implement pivotal components within the system architecture, fostering robust communication channels and optimal data flow between interconnected modules.
• Contribute to Project Planning: Participate actively in project planning initiatives, contributing to the formulation of project timelines, design specifications, system flow diagrams, and comprehensive documentation to guide development efforts.
• Optimize System Performance: Continuously refine and optimize the risk platform to achieve minimal latency, employing cutting-edge techniques and methodologies to enhance system efficiency and responsiveness.
• Enforce Code Health Best Practices: Uphold the highest standards of code quality by implementing rigorous practices such as unit testing, integrated testing, performance benchmarking, and ensuring code readability for seamless maintenance and scalability.
• Maintain and Support the Platform: Provide ongoing maintenance and support for the risk platform, proactively identifying and troubleshooting issues across development and production environments to ensure uninterrupted system operation and stability.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience working with C/C++ (3+ years).
• Knowledge of a C++20 standard.
• Experience working with Python (1+ years).
• Outstanding knowledge of Linux.
• Proficiency in Version Control Systems (Git).
• Proficiency in using Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), MySQL and Bash.
• Proficiency with messaging libraries like ZeroMQ and message brokers like Apache Kafka.
• Experience with metrics collections and monitoring systems like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Graduate degree in statistics, math, science, or another quantitative discipline.
• Effective communication skills and fluency in English.
• Close attention to detail, ability to work to very high standards, and critical mindset.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have:

• Programming experience in Full-stack development.
• Familiarity with distributed computing and parallel processing techniques.
• Familiarity with benchmarking tools and performance counters and other perf measurement and analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of Financial Instruments (Stocks, ETFs, Futures, Options).
• Genuine interest in finance,  trading, and how modern electronic markets work.

Benefits

What we Offer:

• Opportunity to develop professional competencies.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Paid time off.
• Coverage of health insurance costs.

Our motivation:

We're a company committed to staying at the forefront of technology. When you work with us, you'll enjoy the freedom to choose the hardware and software that best suits your needs. Our team is passionate about continual learning and improvement. With no external clients, we're the primary users of the products we create, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on our company's growth.

Ready to advance your career? Join our innovative team and help shape the future of trading on a global scale. Apply now and let's create the future together!