Algo Trading Developer

Job Title: Algo Trading Developer (C++/Python/SQL)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Algo Trading Developer to design, build, and maintain automated trading systems capable of placing multiple orders across multiple accounts simultaneously. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in programming (C++, Python, or equivalent), SQL, and trading APIs along with an understanding of stock market dynamics and order execution strategies.

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Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize algorithmic trading systems for equities, derivatives, and other asset classes.
• Build low-latency order execution engines capable of handling multiple accounts and brokers concurrently.
• Integrate with broker APIs (Zerodha, Interactive Brokers, Upstox, etc.) and ensure seamless multi-account order routing.
• Develop risk management, monitoring dashboards, and fail-safe mechanisms for trades.
• Write efficient backend services using C++/Python and manage trading databases in SQL.
• Conduct backtesting, simulation, and performance optimization of trading strategies.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure 99.9% uptime of algo systems.
• Collaborate with the founder/trading team to translate trading ideas into executable code.

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Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong programming expertise in C++ (preferred), Python, or other relevant languages.
• Solid knowledge of SQL and database management for handling order, trade, and market data.
• Experience with broker/trading APIs (REST/WebSocket/FIX protocols).
• Knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency, and low-latency system design.
• Strong understanding of stock market order types, margin, risk rules, and exchange compliance.
• Prior experience in algo trading / HFT / prop trading firm / fintech is a big plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud deployment (AWS/GCP/Azure) and distributed systems.
• Exposure to quantitative finance, statistical modeling, or backtesting frameworks.
• Ability to scale trading systems for large order volumes and multi-broker connectivity.

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Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented with a risk-first mindset.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives + Profit Sharing in a multi million dollar fund.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
Contract length: 60 months

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pitampura, Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person