Selby Jennings
Senior Software Developer - Python
New York, New York, US
Role snapshot
Selby Jennings is hiring a Senior Software Developer - Python on a full-time basis. This is a role based in New York, New York, US.
- Company
- Selby Jennings
- Location
- New York, New York, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Pay listed
- $350,000
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
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- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Selby Jennings publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Our client is a stable and expanding hedge fund, and we are hiring for a Senior Software Developer to join their team. This role will provide high visibility within the business, and our ideal senior software developer for this role should have at least 8 years experience in software development, with good hands-on experience with Python tools.
Salary : $350k-$500k Total Compensation
You will have proven experience as the domain expert in finance, and be given full autonomy to build automated processes to enhance the infrastructure and own the integration of the trading platform.
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead and own the end-to-end software development lifecycle
- Implement automated processes for the trading applications and infrastructure
- Design and architect the trading system, as well as the roadmap of the business expansion
- Collaborate across various business stakeholders to set up the trading systems and infrastructure
Requirements:
- Strong command of Python programming skills
- Deep level knowledge and interest in trading and finance
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and good communication