Junior Quantitative Developer or Mid, level Quantitative Developer

About the Role

Stattr is seeking a Quantitative Developer for an on-site, full-time role in Palakkad, Kerala. This position is for individuals passionate about Python, data, APIs, databases, web scraping, and quantitative modeling to solve real-world challenges. The role involves building quantitative models, prototyping ideas, developing data pipelines, setting up APIs and databases, and collaborating with a European team.

• Location: Palakkad, Kerala (On-Site Only)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Working Days: Tuesday-Saturday
• Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain qualitative models and methods for operational optimization, asset valuation, risk assessment, and long-term hedging.
• Analyze asset values and performance in response to market drivers (power, gas, wind, etc.).
• Set up APIs and databases for model input/output and market data.
• Perform web scraping to integrate third-party and alternative data sources.
• Develop and maintain analytical workflows and tools using market data, forecasts, and asset information.
• Rapidly prototype potential model ideas into functional tools.
• Refactor exploratory research code into robust, scalable systems.
• Convert model results into clear practical outputs for portfolio managers and trading teams.
• Adjust models and recommendations based on market conditions, asset constraints, and business requirements.
• Create data visualizations and dashboards for analysis and decision-making.
• Evaluate model outputs against actual asset and portfolio performance.
• Analyze the effectiveness of strategies and identify main drivers of results.
• Investigate deviations between expected and realized outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Clean up and structure existing codebases.
• Build and maintain resilient data pipelines.
• Improve evolving codebases for production use.
• Collaborate with the onshore European team across time zones.
• Participate in team reviews, planning sessions, and brainstorming discussions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong Python skills, including experience with Pandas, NumPy, FastAPI.
• Experience working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Familiarity with web scraping tools such as BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium.
• Ability to create effective data visualizations and dashboards.
• Experience with Git, Docker, REST APIs, basic CI/CD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science.

Experience Expectations

• Junior Quantitative Developer:
• 0-2 years of experience in a development-focused role.
• Strong coding fundamentals and willingness to learn.
• Eager to experiment, learn quickly, and contribute from day one.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to new technologies.
• Mid-level Quantitative Developer:
• 2-5 years of experience in a development-focused role.
• Proven ability to design, build, and maintain production-quality solutions.
• Experience taking ownership of technical implementations and delivering independently.
• Comfortable mentoring junior team members and contributing to technical decision-making.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and scalable system design.

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree.
• Experience with financial modelling building and analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services such as Data Factory, Functions, Blob Storage, AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working with web APIs.
• Exposure to quantitative modeling workflows.
• Understanding of statistical concepts and their practical applications.
• Experience with Machine Learning algorithms.

What We Offer

• An on-site team that encourages openness, continuous improvement, and shared learning.
• The opportunity to work for a European company and solve real-world problems with measurable outcomes.
• A supportive environment that fosters technical growth, ownership, and initiative.
• Additional pay for weekends.
• A challenging, high-impact role in a growing, innovation-driven company.

About Stattr

Stattr is a small analytical startup where innovation, technology, and critical thinking drive top-notch solutions for our clients. We foster a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment where learning, ownership, and technical excellence are valued every day.