Job Description
Software Engineer I
Gurgaon
Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.
Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization.
Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.
At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.
At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.
Responsibilities
Working closely with software developers, QA, support teams and Stakeholders located in the US, Europe, and Asia regions.
Design test artifacts based on the project requirements, perform end to end testing, defect tracking and reporting prior to the release of numerous internal software systems.
Signing off on releases as they are ready for deployment, including passing test plans and notifying system users
Updating and creating specification documents.
Perform Certifications/Conformances with brokers and exchanges.
Maintain test environments, identify areas of improvements, automation using BDD framework written in Python - behave.
Interact with teams globally to ensure effective communication throughout the release cycle.
Qualifications
0-2 years of experience as an SDET(Software Development Engineer in Test).
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Proficiency in Python programming
Competence using Linux, and good understanding of system, network and environment management.
Brilliant problem solving skills and ability to work independently.
Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Desired but not mandatory
Ability to code in C++ will be preferred.
Knowledge of SQL/Mongo and version control systems such as git will be preferred.
Experience with Development/Testing methodologies such as BDD/TDD.
The ability to build and execute test plans from informal specifications given by developers and risk managers
Familiarity with CI/CD & DevOps tools and technologies.
Experience within the financial services industry is a plus.
Benefits:
Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.
At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.
Our benefits include:
Generous paid time off policies
Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
Hybrid working opportunities
Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily
In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events.
Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.
💡 Editor's Career Guide for this Role
🎯 Why This Role Matters
This role provides direct hands-on experience with production-grade codebases, agile development lifecycles, and scalable architectures. It serves as a major accelerator for careers in backend, frontend, or full-stack software development.
⚡ Key Skills Needed
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- ✓ Strong foundational knowledge in core engineering principles.
- ✓ Ability to adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment at Tower Research Capital.
- ✓ Proficiency in Python, Linux, system.
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