About the role
The Private Credit Tech group at D. E. Shaw & Co. is looking for an experienced software developer to join our Tech team based in Hyderabad and Gurugram. This team is an extension of the firm's Private Credit business, based in the New York and London offices. The Private Credit business involves providing loans to private companies to facilitate capital for business growth, expansion, or refinancing existing debt. The Private Credit Tech team plays a critical role by developing the tools used by the business team for their daily workflows, working closely with the analysts to build analytical and operational tools that streamline pre- and post-trade business functions.
What we're looking for- The ideal candidate should hold - Basic qualifications: — A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related technical field, with an exceptional foundation in algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented programming — 5 years of software development experience, with strong hands-on programming experience in Python — Front-end development experience, especially in ReactJS/Redux, with the ability to deliver full-stack web applications — Good SQL skills to understand the existing infrastructure and build new tools — Technical and architecture design experience, with the ability to translate vague, high-level requirements into well-structured, coherent designs — Hands-on experience using generative AI / LLM-assisted developer tools to accelerate development and automation — Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills — Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders — The drive to learn about the finance domain and related analytics — An interest in and aptitude for mentoring and leading a small team Preferred qualifications: — Prior experience in the finance domain, particularly in private credit, fixed income, or capital markets — Experience owning projects end-to-end and driving them to completion