Project Summary
We are seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trading Specialist to assist in developing and automating one or more stock/options trading strategies. The ideal candidate must have demonstrable expertise in either configuring no-code automation platforms (like SpeedBot or TradersPost) or custom coding using the Interactive Brokers (IBKR) API.
We need a developer to write custom code to connect directly to the Interactive Brokers API.
• Goal: Develop, test, and deploy a stable, custom trading algorithm for real-time execution via IBKR.
• Deliverables:
• Design and implement a robust trading algorithm (preferably in Python with libraries like ib_insync or backtrader).
• Implement advanced features, including custom order types, portfolio risk control, and execution logic.
• Provide well-documented, clean code and test the system rigorously in an IBKR Paper Trading account.
Required Skills & Experience (Mandatory)
• Interactive Brokers (IBKR) API Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience connecting, retrieving data, and executing orders using the IBKR TWS API or Web API.
• Algorithmic Trading Fundamentals: Strong understanding of core trading concepts: Market Microstructure, Drawdown, Slippage, Position Sizing, and effective Backtesting methodologies.
• Strategy Implementation: Experience with technical analysis indicators (e.g., RSI, MACD, Moving Averages) and translating them into clear, executable logic.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English is essential for strategy collaboration.
Application Requirements
When applying, please provide the following:
1. A brief summary of your experience with the Interactive Brokers API.
2. A description or case study of one trading strategy you have successfully automated, including the asset class (stocks/options/futures).
3. Your preferred hourly or a fixed price quote.
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