Senior Associate - Development (.NET)

Job Summary: We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer with 1-4 years of experience to join in Pune. The ideal candidate will be proficient in WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and C#, with a strong understanding of modern software development principles and architectural patterns. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable desktop applications, contributing to the full software development lifecycle within an agile team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality desktop applications using WPF, XAML, and C#.
• Implement and maintain application logic following established architectural patterns such as MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) and MVC (Model-View-Controller).
• Utilize threading concepts effectively to ensure responsive and performant user interfaces.
• Work with various database technologies to store and retrieve application data efficiently.
• Integrate with internal and external APIs to extend application functionality.
• Apply strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles in all development activities.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, UI/UX designers, and other developers to translate requirements into technical specifications and deliver effective solutions.
• Participate actively in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Adhere to Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) to ensure timely delivery and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely resolutions and maintaining application stability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to WPF and desktop application development.

Required Technical Skill Set:

• Must-Have Experience:
• WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) and XAML: Demonstrated expertise in building complex and user-friendly desktop applications.
• C#: Strong proficiency in C# programming language, including .NET Framework or .NET Core.
• Threading Concepts: Solid understanding and practical experience with multi-threading and asynchronous programming to create responsive applications.
• Database: Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework).
• API Integration: Experience consuming and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel): In-depth understanding and practical application of the MVVM architectural pattern.
• MVC (Model-View-Controller): Familiarity with the MVC architectural pattern.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Excellent grasp of OOP principles (Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Abstraction) and design patterns.
• Good to Have Experience:
• Windows Canvas / User Document: Experience with advanced UI elements and document handling in WPF.
• Web Programming (ASP.NET): Basic understanding or experience with ASP.NET for potential full-stack awareness.
• Task Management: Experience with task management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
• Fast-paced Team Environment: Proven ability to thrive and deliver in a dynamic and fast-paced team setting.
• Agile Methodology / SDLC: Practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in WPF desktop application development.

• Experience working with ASP.NET MVC, Entity Framework, LINQ, NoSQL, and Message Queue
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in building web based applications
• Familiarity with SQL Server / Oracle Databases
  
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise architecture, design patterns and SOA services 
  
  
• Responsible for design, code, configuration, and implementation of high quality software solutions
• Analyzes and automates tasks, automating tasks through scripting and tools
• Works closely with technical leaders to help develop solution architecture, core system components, and proof of concepts
• Work both autonomously and with relevant teams to tackle complex technical issues
• Participate in design, code, and QA walkthroughs and reviews

We are actively seeking software development engineers who are interested in designing robust trading systems and refining programs to efficiently manage various types of financial market data that facilitate our quantitative investment research. By designing and improving the firm's internal applications, the SDE will play a key role in expanding the firm's trading capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Management & scaling up existing infrastructure for high-frequency market data capture.
• Develop a scalable and consistent data handling infrastructure for the above data to facilitate efficient backtesting of quantitative investment strategies.
• Perform R& D; to build a software platform in Python for backtesting various kind of investment strategies using the above databases.
• This will involve studying the strategy development process and performance evaluation metrics.
• Develop autopilot risk-management systems to monitor live performance of the Portfolio.
• Improve the existing algorithms to achieve better execution price and reduce the latency.

Requirements:

Our ideal candidate would have graduated with a degree in computer science from a top university with 1-3 years industry experience, along with:

• High Level of proficiency in Python and good knowledge of Matlab/C++/C#.
• Past experience in dealing with large datasets and Knowledge of database administration and network programming will be a plus.
• Well-versed in software engineering principles, frameworks and technologies.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities.
• A keen interest in learning about the financial markets.