PROJECT TITLE: Build Desktop Trading Platform (Replay + Indicators + Strategy Engine) PROJECT TYPE: Custom Desktop App (Python or JavaScript Stack) PROJECT LENGTH: 6–8 weeks (initial MVP) PREFERRED TEAM LOCATION: India or Southeast Asia preferred, but open to all experienced applicants PROJECT OVERVIEW: We're looking to develop a desktop-based trading platform inspired by NinjaTrader. The goal is to allow users to: Load historical market data Replay markets in real time or fast-forward View candlestick and volume charts Apply popular indicators Simulate manual or automated trades Write their own strategy scripts (Python or JavaScript preferred) This is an MVP version with room for long-term expansion (live trading, mobile companion, etc.). KEY FEATURES (PHASE 1–4): ---> Phase 1: Desktop UI, data upload, and basic charting (candlesticks, volume) ---> Phase 2: Replay engine (variable speed, timeline slider), basic indicators (EMA, RSI, MACD) ---> Phase 3: Scriptable strategy engine (sandboxed code execution, trade simulation, PnL tracking) ---> Phase 4: Save/load projects, export trade logs, equity curve visualization Optional Phase 5: Broker API integration (Alpaca, Binance, Interactive Brokers) TECH STACK WE'RE CONSIDERING: Python (with PyQt5 / Tkinter / PySide) OR JavaScript (Electron for desktop UI) Charting: Plotly, TA-Lib, D3.js, or TradingView libraries Database: SQLite or local JSON/CSV Bonus if you’ve used Backtrader, QuantConnect, or similar backtesting engines WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're open to: Small developer teams who can collaborate smoothly Individual full-stack developers with trading platform experience Frontend/backend specialists open to teaming up Part-time testers or project managers for milestone-based QA REQUIRED SKILLS: Python or JavaScript proficiency Time-series data handling and custom charting Desktop app frameworks (PyQt5, Tkinter, Electron, etc.) Clear code structure and modular development habits Git version control and basic documentation NICE-TO-HAVES: Experience building replay engines Knowledge of common trading indicators and strategies Familiarity with paper/live trade simulation Experience with broker API integration WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE INCLUDE: Examples of previous projects or platforms you’ve built (GitHub or portfolio links) Desktop frameworks you've used (e.g. PyQt5, Electron) Approach you’d use to structure the replay engine If you're applying solo or as a team (and your team’s composition) Your hourly rate or milestone cost range Location and weekly availability DELIVERABLE STYLE: We prefer phased delivery with visible progress. Weekly stand-ups or milestone demos are expected. All code should be version-controlled and structured for future scaling. NEXT STEPS: We’re hiring Team this week. If you’re the kind of developer who builds lean, powerful systems with clean code and trading experience — we want to hear from you.