Python Infrastructure Developer

WorldQuant develops and deploys systematic financial strategies across global markets, focusing on producing high-quality predictive signals through proprietary research.
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Senior Software Engineer
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Description For Python Infrastructure Developer

WorldQuant, a leader in systematic financial strategies, is seeking a Python Infrastructure Developer to join their Aligned Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in building next-gen automation and self-service tooling for rapidly growing internal users. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional infrastructure software engineer with deep Python knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) automation tools.

The role involves driving end-to-end infrastructure automation, designing and implementing scalable solutions, and building backend APIs and event-driven systems. You'll work on complex distributed systems, participate in CI/CD pipeline implementation, and optimize for async collaboration with a global team.

WorldQuant offers a unique environment that balances academic sensibility with accountability for results. The company values intellectual horsepower and encourages employees to think openly about problems, challenge conventional thinking, and contribute to building the roadmap to future success.

As part of the WorldQuant team, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation package, premium health and life insurance, and a strong culture of learning and development. The company also offers regular team buildings, annual conferences, and occasional global summits, providing opportunities to connect with local and global teams.

Join WorldQuant to be part of a collaborative, intellectually driven environment where your skills and ideas can make a significant impact on the future of financial technology.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Python Infrastructure Developer

  • Drive end-to-end infrastructure automation
  • Design, develop, test, and implement high-quality and scalable solutions
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform
  • Implement orchestration on top of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation
  • Oversight and maintenance of complex distributed systems
  • Building backend APIs, event-driven systems, CLIs and reusable packages
  • Participate in the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines
  • Perform code reviews and promote best practices
  • Optimize for async collaboration with our global team

Requirements For Python Infrastructure Developer

Python
  • Proven experience as a Systems Engineer, Infrastructure Developer or similar role in software development
  • In-depth knowledge of Python, with the ability to tackle complex programming challenges
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) automation tools such as Ansible, SaltStack and Terraform
  • Hands on experience with API development
  • Experience with designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines
  • Deep understanding of complex distributed systems architectures
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to details
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly with both stake holders and developers

Benefits For Python Infrastructure Developer

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Premium private health insurance
  • Life insurance with savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Fully covered sick leave
  • Training courses
  • Library
  • Guest speakers
  • Share and learn events
  • Global conferences
  • Regular offsite team buildings
  • Annual conferences
  • Occasional global summits
  • Employee resources groups with strong diversity and inclusion culture

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