Python Developer for Futures Trading Bot (Part-Time Remote)

About Us

We're a small, focused AI trading team that has successfully built and deployed a proprietary futures trading bot. Our bot is live, profitable, and executing trades daily. We're now looking for a skilled Python developer to join us as the dedicated technical owner of this system.

The Opportunity

This is a long-term, part-time remote position (10 hours/week) with significant growth potential. You'll be the technical guardian of our trading bot, ensuring it runs flawlessly and continues to evolve. This role offers the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software development and quantitative trading, where your code directly impacts real financial outcomes.

What You'll Do

Keep Our Bot Running Smoothly

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Monitor daily operations and ensure 99%+ uptime

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Quickly identify and resolve any technical issues

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Maintain security, update dependencies, and manage infrastructure

Optimize Performance

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Implement new trading strategies based on our team's research

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Optimize code for speed and efficiency

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Conduct backtesting to validate strategy improvements

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Propose technical enhancements that improve profitability

Collaborate with Our Trading Team

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Translate trading ideas into clean, robust Python code

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Provide weekly performance reports and insights

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Participate in strategy discussions and offer technical guidance

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Maintain clear documentation of the system

What We're Looking For

Required Skills:

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Expert-level Python with strong experience in Pandas, NumPy, and data analysis

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API Integration Experience - You've worked extensively with RESTful and WebSocket APIs, ideally from cryptocurrency or futures exchanges

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Trading Knowledge - You understand futures markets, order types, leverage, and risk management concepts

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Infrastructure Skills - Comfortable with Linux, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), and database management

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Git Proficiency - Clean commits, clear documentation, version control best practices

Ideal Candidate:

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Has built or maintained trading bots, algorithmic trading systems, or financial applications

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Understands the importance of uptime and reliability in live trading environments

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Can work independently and proactively identify issues before they become problems

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Excellent written English communication skills

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Experience working remotely with US-based teams

Work Details

Time Commitment: 10 hours per week (flexible scheduling)

Communication:

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Daily brief updates via Slack/ ----------

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Weekly 30-minute video call

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Must be responsive to urgent issues (we'll define clear protocols)

Work Style:

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Primarily asynchronous work with some scheduled overlap

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You'll have autonomy to structure your time

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We value results and reliability over rigid schedules

Why This Role is Great

? Work on a live, profitable system - Your work has immediate, measurable impact

? Long-term partnership - We're looking for someone to grow with us, not a short-term contractor

? Flexible remote work - Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection

? Learn algorithmic trading - Gain deep insights into quantitative trading strategies

? Small team, big impact - Direct collaboration with the trading team, no corporate bureaucracy

? Competitive compensation - We pay well for quality work and value long-term relationships

How to Apply

Please submit:

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Your resume/CV highlighting relevant Python and trading experience

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Portfolio or GitHub showing examples of your work (trading bots, API integrations, or similar projects)

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Brief cover letter (3-4 paragraphs) answering:

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What's your experience with trading systems or financial applications?

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Describe a challenging bug or performance issue you've resolved

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Why are you interested in working on a futures trading bot?



We'll prioritize candidates who:

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Have demonstrable experience with trading bots or financial APIs

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Can provide references from previous remote/international clients

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Show strong communication skills in their application

Next Steps

Selected candidates will go through:

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Initial screening call (15 minutes)

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Technical interview (45 minutes) - We'll discuss your experience and approach to common scenarios

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Paid trial project (5-10 hours) - A real task from our backlog to assess fit

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3-month trial period - Full engagement with the option to continue long-term