Production Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-frequency trading fund in London is seeking experienced Python engineers to join their Production Engineering team. The role involves working closely with users to develop solutions for complex challenges, utilizing a variety of technologies including Python, Go, and more. The company offers a unique culture that combines the agility of a startup with the stability of a well-established firm, providing ample opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus

Career progression support

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Python programming.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Build clean, easy-to-use solutions for complex problems.
• Involved in system architecture design and coding.

Skills

Python

Linux Administration

Testable Code

Project Management

Job description

Job Opportunity: Python Engineer at a Leading HFT Fund

Leading HFT fund looking for pragmatic Python engineers to join their Production Engineering group in their agile, London-based application team.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with users, building clean, easy-to-use solutions for complex real-world problems. You’ll be involved in every aspect of software engineering, from understanding users’ needs and gathering requirements, to system architecture design and coding. You’ll also be exposed to a wide range of technologies: Python and Go to build application back-ends, Django/Flask/Dash/React for the front ends, and others including Kubernetes, Kafka, and more.

Unique in their field, this global firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player. If you love working on technically challenging problems, learning new things in a collaborative, supportive environment, this role would be perfect for you.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience
• Strong hands-on Python programming experience, keen to learn new technologies
• Good understanding of Linux administration
• Passionate about writing quality, testable code
• Skilled at managing priorities, able to switch between multiple projects at once
• Bonus points for trading industry experience

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary & bonus
• Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Unique culture where you can fulfill your potential through collaboration and mutual respect