Data Engineer - HFT - London- Leading Quant Fund | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Data Engineer to join their successful quant trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with traders and technologists, focusing on designing and maintaining a complex Python infrastructure. Candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging technical problems while being exposed to cutting-edge technologies. With a culture that values collaboration and innovation, this firm provides an ideal setting for those eager to learn about automated trading and contribute significantly to the team's success. If you have a passion for data and technology, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus

Flexible work from home options

Collaborative work environment

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving abilities and engineering decision-making skills.
• Solid knowledge of Python and Linux, with some C++ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and maintain complex Python infrastructure.
• Solve technical problems in a fast-paced environment with robust solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Python

Linux

C++

SQL

Redis

InfluxDB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Data Engineer - HFT - London- Leading Quant Fund

Summary

The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading HFT firm is looking for a dynamic software engineer to join one of their most successful quant trading teams. Collaborating extensively with traders and other technologists, you'll design, write and maintain a complex Python infrastructure. This role is as front office as developers come within the firm without being a Quant.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about: data, development, and keen to learn about automated electronic trading. They are very keen to see people with an interest in sports / sports betting. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, with a focus on processes that are robust, scalable and fault-tolerant. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

The trading team see technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies.

Financial experience is not essential; just an eagerness to learn, and learn quickly.

Requirements

• Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to make the right engineering decisions to achieve maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
• Solid knowledge of Python and Linux (some C++ preferable)
• Self-directed; able to take ownership of several projects at once
• Knowledge of SQL, Redis, InfluxDB is a bonus
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• An interest in sports / sports betting is advantageous

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
• They're willing to be flexible with WFH
• Collaborative and rewarding work environment and culture
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please get in touch.

Andy Stirling-Martin
[e-mail]
020 3137 9579