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# Senior Python Software Engineer

- **Company:** Old Mission, LLC.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Big Data, Relational Databases, Linux, Distributed Systems, Systems Theories, Python (Programming Language), Ceph (Software), Information Technology, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_7e0e5104966074cd7c6cbe1d6b4e1368

## About the Role

We are actively hiring a Senior Python Software Engineer with a passion for building reliable systems at scale. This role involves developing and supporting execution platforms, real-time trader-facing applications integrated with our trading systems, large-scale data and research systems, and automation of trader workflows. You will bring proven expertise in Python to distributed systems supporting global trading across the firm., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related Engineering/Science discipline

 * A minimum of 5 years of professional Python experience in a production environment
 * High proficiency in Python on Linux Platforms
 * Familiarity with relational databases and/or enterprise messaging/object storage (Kafka, Ceph, Iceberg)
 * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
 * A collaborative team player with a knack for owning and driving exciting projects
 * Thrives in a fast-paced work environment, showcasing effective problem-solving abilities