Junior Python Developer (Fresher / 1–2 Years) Full-time · On-site · Chennai, India · 0–2 years of experience

ABOUT K-Hawk Capital: Khawk, LLC is a New York-based systematic trading firm managing capital across equities, futures, and options on behalf of institutional allocators. We run a lean, technically driven operation built entirely on proprietary infrastructure — from execution and market data to real-time P&L reporting. Every system here is production-critical and touches live capital, and we hire engineers who expect that standard.

THE ROLE: We are hiring a junior Python developer — a fresher or someone with up to two years of experience — to join our Chennai team and be trained hands-on by senior engineers on the systems that power Khawk's trading operations: market data pipelines, execution infrastructure, internal reporting, and system monitoring. It's a rare chance for an early-career engineer to work on live, mission-critical infrastructure from day one.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN AND CONTRIBUTE TO: Market data infrastructure — real-time feeds from exchanges including CME, NYSE, and Nasdaq via the Options IT AtlasFeed API. Execution and connectivity — FIX connectivity to broker-dealers, order routing, and trade reconciliation. P&L and reporting systems — internal tools tracking real-time P&L across equities, futures, and options, plus our proprietary budget and performance tracking application. Infrastructure and automation — our Linux-based AWS EC2 infrastructure, and automation of data sync, reconciliation, and system health monitoring.

REQUIREMENTS:

Required

A Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field, from one of the following institutions or an equivalent top-tier, NIRF-ranked engineering institution:
IIT Madras
Anna University (including CEG, MIT, and ACT campuses)
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
VIT Chennai
SSN College of Engineering
PSG College of Technology
0–2 years of professional experience (freshers are very welcome to apply)
Strong foundation in Python and core computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming
Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases
Basic comfort with Linux / the command line
A strong, consistent academic record
High attention to detail and a genuine eagerness to learn — you'll be working on systems where mistakes are expensive
Based in or willing to relocate to Chennai; able to work from our office daily

Nice to Have

Personal projects, GitHub contributions, or coursework involving REST APIs, data pipelines, or automation
Basic exposure to AWS or cloud infrastructure
Genuine interest in financial markets, trading, or fintech
Exposure to Node.js or JavaScript
Any exposure to AI/ML frameworks or data science tooling

WHAT WE OFFER:

Direct, hands-on mentorship from senior engineers and the founding team — real training on production trading systems, not busywork
Early exposure to live, mission-critical infrastructure most freshers wouldn't see for years
A small, senior team where your growth is a priority and your work is visible
Competitive compensation
An on-site, collaborative team culture at our Chennai office
A clear long-term growth path as you take on more ownership

HOW TO APPLY: Send your resume to [HIDDEN TEXT]. with your University/College name and Major in the Subject.

To be considered, your application must include:

Your university/college name and your CGPA or percentage — applications that omit this will not be reviewed
A brief note on why you're interested in financial markets or trading technology
Any relevant personal projects, internships, or coursework you'd like to highlight