Python Software Engineer

Quant Capital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Quant trading firm is seeking a Python Engineer to enhance their trading systems. You will work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging cutting-edge technology and collaborating with a team of experts. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus from day one

Ongoing training

Structured career path

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python.
• In-depth knowledge of Python and awareness of current standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technology requirements of proprietary trading systems.
• Write performance-sensitive code and user-friendly APIs.

Skills

Python

Data Structures

GitHub Actions

Linux

Job description

Job Description

Python Engineer Trading £150,000 Plus Bonus

Our client is one of the largest Quant trading firms globally. The role sits within a trading team on the bleeding edge of technology as well as execution.

This is an environment of science and intellectuals. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour. More importantly, you will be surrounded by smart people deeply interested in teaching what they know and learning from you.

The firm has a reputation for bright minds and interesting ideas for alpha generation. Technology plays a serious part in their business in an operation that runs 24/7 globally. You will play a significant role in making the London office more efficient in its execution.

Development is agile and fast-paced. As requirements evolve, you will leverage the best of the open-source community, sometimes substituting your own solutions where greater performance is needed. You will be encouraged to evangelize and prototype new technologies, helping shape the architecture.

• Manage the day-to-day technology requirements of proprietary trading systems.
• Accelerate trading and research analysis workflows by utilizing and expanding in-house infrastructure and improving productivity.
• Write performance-sensitive code and user-friendly APIs to facilitate access to in-house data analysis infrastructure.

Python Engineers Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python.
• In-depth knowledge of Python and awareness of current standards.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the Python ecosystem: third-party libraries, packaging, and in-built Python libraries.
• Solid understanding of data structures.
• Familiarity with Github Actions.
• Familiarity with Linux.

You will be joining a progressive and exciting company committed to excellence. They offer an excellent working environment with ongoing training and a structured career path. You can also expect an excellent salary and benefits package, including a bonus from day one.

My client is based in London.

3+ days in the office.