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Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Maryland

Software Engineer 2-BY-ABY-04

Hanover, MD · On-site +1

$78K - $250K/yr

... software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off- the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the ... Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or ...

$200K - $250K/yr

... novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and ... software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Commercial Off-the-shelf (COTS)/Government Off-the ...

Agile Developer 3-8812-OL

Hanover, MD · On-site +1

$78K - $250K/yr

... and software development process standards -Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed ... Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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What are Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developers?

Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developers are professionals who design, develop, and maintain software systems that automate the trading of financial instruments using algorithms. They work from remote locations, leveraging their expertise in programming, quantitative analysis, and financial markets to create and optimize trading strategies. Their responsibilities include writing efficient code, backtesting strategies, integrating with broker APIs, and ensuring system reliability. These developers often collaborate with traders, data scientists, and other engineers to improve trading performance and adapt to changing market conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developer, you need strong programming skills (commonly in Python, C++, or Java), a background in mathematics or quantitative finance, and experience developing trading algorithms. Familiarity with trading platforms, APIs, version control systems (like Git), and cloud computing tools is typically required, along with knowledge of market data feeds and order management systems. Critical soft skills include problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication for collaborating remotely with teams. These skills ensure robust, efficient trading systems and allow for quick adaptation to volatile market environments.

How does a Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developer typically collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders?

As a Remote Algorithmic Trading Software Developer, you will regularly work with quantitative analysts and traders to translate trading strategies into efficient, robust code. Collaboration often involves virtual meetings to discuss requirements, clarify algorithm logic, and iterate on prototypes based on backtesting results. Clear communication is essential, as you’ll need to ensure your implementations align closely with the team's risk management and performance goals. Most teams use collaboration tools like Slack or Jira, and code repositories like Git, to stay coordinated despite the remote setup.
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SOFTWARE ENGINEER - Apache Airflow - 5+ yrs of Experience - (PARTIAL TELEWORK) - TS/SCI w/Poly clear

Halogen Engineering

Annapolis Junction, MD • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description


Software Engineer - Apache Airflow - 5+ yrs of Experience - (PARTIAL TELEWORK) - TS/SCI w/Poly clearance is required
Halogen Engineering Groupis looking who will be responsible for creating and maintaining data workflows and automation pipelines using Apache Airflow. This role focuses on building reliable, scalable, and observable workflow orchestration solutions that support data engineering, analytics, and operational use cases. The engineer will collaborate closely with data engineers, platform teams, and stakeholders to ensure workflows are efficient, secure, and production ready.
This candidate will design, develop, test, deploy, document, maintain, and enhance complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requirements. These systems might include, but are not limited to, processing- intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, business management information systems, and systems which incorporate data repositories, data transport services, and application and systems development and monitoring. Works individually or as part of a team. Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results. Resolves software problem reports. Utilizes software development and software design methodologies appropriate to the development environment. Provides specific input to the software components of system design to include hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse, use of Open-Source Software (OSS) and/or Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Government Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) software in place of new development, and requirements analysis and synthesis from system level to individual software components. Experience developing in Unix. Ability to perform shell scripting. Working knowledge of Configuration Management (CM) tools and Web Services implementation.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Travel Required:No
Shift:Day
Remote Type:16 hours telework
Security Clearance:Current TS/SCI
Polygraph:Required
Salary Range
The projectedcompensation range for this position is 218K to 225K (annualized USD).
Salary isdetermined by various factors, including but not limited tolocation, the individual's particular combination of education,knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well ascontract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Capabilities
  • Analyze user requirements to derive software design and performance requirements.
  • Debug existing software and correct defects.
  • Design and code new software or modify existing software to add new features.
  • Write or review software and system documentation.
  • Integrate existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments.
  • Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories.
  • Software development using languages such as C, C++, Python, Ruby, Perl, JavaScript, etc.
  • Has experience with agile development processes.
  • Has experience with source code control systems, such as Git.
  • Serve as team lead at the level appropriate to the software development process being used on any particular project.
  • Design and development of relational and non-relational database applications.
  • Use of orchestration frameworks such as Spring and Kafka.
  • Familiarization with queue management systems
  • Develop or implement algorithms to meet or exceed system performance and functional standards.
  • Develop and execute test procedures for software components.
  • Develop software solutions by analyzing system performance standards and conferring with users or system engineers; analyzing systems flow, data usage and work processes; and investigating problem areas.
  • Modify existing software to adapt to new hardware or to improve its performance
  • Design, develop, and modify software systems using scientific analysis and mathematical models to predict and measure outcomes and consequences of design decisions
  • Java development using the Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment).
  • Development of Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) applications
  • Experience using collaboration and software development tools (i.e. Atlassian).
  • Software development using continuous integration practices
  • Experience with container technologies (i.e. Docker).
  • Unix shell scripting
  • Development of event driven, or data driven analytics
  • Development of cloud-based solutions and technologies.
  • Design or implement complex algorithms requiring adherence to strict timing, system resource, or interface constraints.Perform quality control on team products.
  • Recommend and implement suggestions for improving documentation and software development process standards.
  • Oversee one or more software development teams and ensure the work is completed in accordance with the constraints of the software development process being used on any particular project.
  • Confer with system engineers and hardware engineers to derive software requirements and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
  • Coordinate software installation on a system and monitor performance to ensure operational specifications are met.

Requirements
Required Skills
  • Experience using the Linux CLI and Linux tools
  • Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
  • Recent software development experience using Python and Java
  • Experience using Apache Airflow (DAG design, scheduling, operators, sensors) to orchestrate, schedule, and monitor complex workflows
  • Experience using Distributed Big Data processing engines including Apache Spark
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, containers, and Podman
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Desired Skills
  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Familiar with AWS Cloud Services and Infrastructure

Qualifications
  • Master's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

OR
  • Seven (7) years of experience as a SWE, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Benefits
CareFirst Insurance
Medical Plans
  • Threeavailable medical plans-2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and1 HSAPlan ($1500 deductible)
  • Halogenpays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
  • CareFirstWellness Rewards Program

Guardian Insurance
Dental Plan
  • Halogenpays 50% of the plan costs

Vision Plan
  • Halogenpays 100% of the plan costs

401KRetirement Plan
• 10% contribution paid by the company, automatically vested andpaid in each pay period.
LifeInsurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
PaidTime Off
• 20 Paid Time Off Days
• 6 Federal Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays
Bonuses
• Based on performance and billable hours
HalogenEngineering Group does not discriminate in employment on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy andgender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexualorientation, marital status, disability, genetic information,age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation,parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.