Full Stack Developer Intern

Job Description: Full Stack Developer Intern

Blockhouse's success is driven by our revolutionary approach to quantitative finance, combining cutting-edge mathematical models with robust financial strategies to redefine market dynamics. We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Developer Intern to help elevate our technological capabilities and set new benchmarks in the financial technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Front-End Development: Implement user interfaces using React to ensure an intuitive and seamless user experience.

• Back-End Development: Develop and maintain back-end services using Python and Django, ensuring robust and scalable server-side logic.

• Database Management: Work with PostgreSQL to design, develop, and optimize database queries and structures.

• Feature Implementation: Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features from the ground up, ensuring integration across the front-end and back-end.

• Code Optimization: Continuously improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of our applications.

• Collaborative Development: Participate in code reviews and work closely with other developers to maintain high code quality and best practices.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Educational Background: No formal education experience required. We prefer candidates who have a strong background in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in React, Python, and Django. Familiarity with PostgreSQL is a plus.

• Full Stack Skills: Capable of developing both front-end and back-end components of web applications.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Self-Motivated: Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Location: Based in NYC (preferred but not required).

This is a part time role (20 hours / week). Candidates must be able to attend standup meetings at 10am EST and be available during the following working hours. This role is not for winter / summer positions.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of financial innovation at a company integrating advanced quantitative techniques with traditional financial models.

• Expert Team: Collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry in an environment that values bold ideas and radical solutions to complex problems.

• Professional Growth: Thrive in a vibrant company culture that promotes career development, continuous learning, and work-life balance.

• Cutting-Edge Projects: Work on transformative projects that directly impact the future of financial technology.

• Compensation: Equity-only compensation. In-person perks for NYC-based employees include daily free lunch and weekly company bonding events.

If you are passionate about software development and eager to apply your skills to drive innovation in financial technology, join us at Blockhouse. Together, we will redefine the future of trade execution and cost analysis.