Python Engineer - Quant Trading Team | Singapore/Sydney/Shanghai- Leading Prop Trading Firm

Oxford Knight; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Knight in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Python Engineer to join its Quant Trading Team. This hands-on IC role partners with quants and traders to build and improve core trading systems in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in CS, 5+ years Python in large distributed systems, deep Linux knowledge, and experience with big data. You will own projects, drive architectural decisions, and enjoy a culture of curiosity and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar field.
• 5+ years proven experience coding in Python on large distributed systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux platforms.
• Experience working with large data sets.
• Demonstrated ownership of projects and intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with quants and traders to build scalable Python applications and infrastructure.
• Help design and improve core trading systems and pipelines.
• Take ownership of projects from conception to deployment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python

Linux

Distributed systems

Big data handling

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Python Engineer - Quant Trading Team | Singapore/Sydney/Shanghai- Leading Prop Trading Firm

Leading global prop trading firm specialising in algorithmic trading strategies and machine learning in a variety of asset classes seeking Python engineers with 5+ years experience to join their quant trading team to build & improve one of the core aspects of the business.

Highly hands-on IC role, working collaboratively alongside quants/traders to create scalable, multi-tiered applications and infrastructure.

A fantastic opportunity to enjoy flexibility, autonomy and explore your intellectual curiosity whilst working on fast-paced, multi-faceted technical challenges in a firm on the forefront of their field.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or similar field
• 5+ years proven experience coding in Python on large distributed systems
• In-depth knowledge of Linux platforms
• Success having worked with large data sets
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to take ownership of projects where necessary
• Highly competitive compensation
• Dress-down office
• Innovative work environment
• Limitless room to grow and evolve your career

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