Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 3, 2026. Interactive Brokers scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
Looking for Self-Driven, Self Motivated & Self-Managed Software Developer with expertise in Python Programming
An ideal candidate will be able to Design/Develop solutions based on the requirements/needs of end users.
Consistently deliver on timelines with the highest quality of work.
Candidate should be able to troubleshoot problems related to Linux Operating System, Trading Systems individually and collaborating with other team members.
Candidate should have advanced level of Python Programming Language
Candidate should have a Problem-Solving track record.
About Tools Engineering Team:
Current Tools Engineering team has provided various World Class Tools across the firm(Developers, Quality Engineers and Traders) help solve their productivity issues and provide easy solutions to build environments at the runtime. The Tools Engineering team also provides Automated Testing Framework allowing End Users (Devs/QA) to write Functional, Integration Test Cases using Simple scripts. Mocking/Stubbing various input and outputs to Interactive Broker's front office trading systems when required.
Required Qualifications:
Overall 7-10+ years of Experience in Financial Industry specifically in Front Office Trading is a MUST.
10+ years of experience with Python programming language is a MUST.
Must have a deep understanding of FIX protocol.
Strong domain knowledge of Financial Asset Classes like Stocks, Options, Market Data Concepts, FIX Connectivity
Subject Matter Expert in building Efficient and Scalable Automation Frameworks using Pytest
Good understanding of Linux Operating System.
Good understanding of GIT version control System.
Optional Qualifications:
Docker experience will be a plus point.
Knowledge of JAVA and PERL is a plus.
Backoffice & Clearing experience is a plus.
Company Benefits & Perks:
Competitive salary package.
Performance-based annual bonus (cash and stocks).
Hybrid working model (3 days office/week).
Group Medical & Life Insurance.
Modern offices with free amenities and fully stocked cafeterias.
Monthly food card and company-paid snacks.
Hardship/shift allowance with company-provided pickup & drop facility*
Attractive employee referral bonus.
Frequent company-sponsored team-building events and outings
* Depending upon the shifts.
**The benefits package is subject to change at the management's discretion.