Python Developer for Stock Trading Strategy Backtesting (VWAP + Custom Indicator)

Posted 3 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Python developer with knowledge of trading systems and backtesting to help build and test a short-selling strategy for US stocks. Project Overview The strategy focuses on NASDAQ and NYSE stocks that make large intraday moves (pump/parabolic setups), using: VWAP-based momentum exhaustion logic A custom TradingView Pine Script indicator 5-minute timeframe Premarket + regular market session data Looking for someone detail-oriented who can help refine and optimize the strategy over multiple iterations.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Entry level
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
TradingView
Python
Forex Trading
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 days ago
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Jun 27, 2025
  • United States
    Los Angels3:34 PM
  • $2K total spent
    24 hires, 10 active
  • 28 hours

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