Python Developer

Python Developer 12+ Month W2 Contract Hybird- 3 days onsite 2 days remote Charlotte, NC MUST BE LOCAL- NO RELOCATIONS Job Description: Capital Markets Software Developer / SDETLocation: Charlotte, NCOpenings: 6Experience: 5+ yearsDomain: Capital Markets / Hedge FundsRole OverviewSMBC is building a new testing organization within its Capital Markets technology division as part of a significant expansion in Charlotte, NC. We are seeking experienced Software Developers in Test (SDET) and Software Development Engineers with strong testing expertise who understand Capital Markets trading applications, market structure, and front- and back-office workflows.Ideal candidates will have experience supporting Capital Markets or hedge fund clients, with strong knowledge of fixed income products, fixed income derivatives, and syndicate products. Candidates with hands-on experience in Murex, Calypso, or Charles River Development (CRD) are highly desirable.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and execute automated testing solutions for front- and back-office Capital Markets applications.Validate trading workflows, trade lifecycle events, and interactions between trading systems and downstream applications.Apply knowledge of market structure to understand how trades and trading activity impact the market.Test fixed income products, fixed income derivatives, and syndicate-related workflows.Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts using Java and Python.Support code and UI testing using C# and PrismUI where applicable.Collaborate with developers, traders, business analysts, and technology teams to identify defects and ensure application quality.Perform functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing across complex trading platforms.Required Qualifications5+ years of experience working with Capital Markets, investment banking, or hedge fund clients.Strong hands-on experience with front- and/or back-office Capital Markets trading applications.Excellent understanding of market structure, trade lifecycles, and trading workflows.Core experience with fixed income products and/or fixed income derivatives.Strong programming skills in Java and Python.Experience in software development, test automation, SDET, or quality engineering within Capital Markets environments.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with one or more of the following platforms:MurexCalypsoCharles River Development (CRD)Excellent knowledge of syndicate products and related workflows.C# development and UI testing experience.Experience with PrismUI.Equities trading experience, particularly algorithmic trading, for select positions.Experience testing complex front-office trading systems and back-office processing applications.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate combines strong software development and testing skills with practical Capital Markets knowledge. Candidates should understand how trading applications operate, how trades flow through front- and back-office systems, and how market structure influences trading activity.Priority candidates: Experienced Capital Markets SDETs or software developers with fixed income expertise, strong Java/Python skills, and experience at investment banks or hedge funds. Experience with Murex, Calypso, or Charles River Development is a significant advantage.