Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join their Quantitative Analytics team in London. This high-impact role offers the chance to work on a greenfield project, transitioning from a legacy C++ system to a modern Python infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with senior quants and decision-makers, gaining valuable exposure to quantitative finance and front-office analytics. If you're passionate about software development and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Python development in financial services.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from C++ to Python-based infrastructure.
• Contribute to the development of a new analytics library.

Skills

Python

Cloud Computing (Azure)

CI/CD Pipeline

DevOps

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 10 days ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable

Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now

Greenfield Quant Engineering Build | $11bn Global Macro Hedge Fund | High-Impact Role

A mid-sized, globally recognised macro hedge fund managing $11 billion in AUM is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Quantitative Analytics team in London. The firm combines macroeconomic research with quantitative strategies, trading across FX, credit, interest rates, and commodities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean, high-performing team and work directly with the Head of Risk and senior quants on a greenfield build of a new analytics library. You'll lead the transition from a legacy C++ system to a Python-based infrastructure, playing a central role in shaping its design and implementation.

Why apply?

• High-impact, entrepreneurial role with full ownership across the software development lifecycle
• Greenfield infrastructure and automation build opportunity
• Direct access to decision-makers in a flat, collaborative environment
• Broad exposure to quantitative finance, front-office analytics, and infrastructure
• Key contributor to improvements in release cycles, API management, and overall development processes

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of professional Python development experience in financial services
• Cloud experience (preferably Azure)
• CI/CD pipeline and automation (DevOps, Kubernetes)

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