Front Office Core Developer | Crypto

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven quantitative hedge fund is seeking a Python specialist to enhance their systematic trading infrastructure. This role offers exposure to algorithmic trading, collaboration with traders, and a fast-paced environment that encourages innovation. Apply now for a chance at significant career growth in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Professional and personal development

Relaxed, casual culture

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience in Python, C++ a plus.
• High standards in code quality and development practices.
• Good knowledge of real-time systems and quantitative applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and enhance core technology stack for systematic trading.
• Collaborate with traders and quants to support automated trading strategies.
• Architect high-throughput end-to-end systems.

Skills

Python

C++

DevOps

CI/CD

AWS

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Oxford Knight

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Summary:

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

As a crucial member of the crypto team specialising in Python, your primary focus will be building and enhancing the core technology stack for systematic trading. Working closely with traders and quants, this role offers exposure to many aspects of algorithmic trading, PMS, risk engine and connectivity as you roll out, support and automate 24/7 trading strategies. You’ll design clean architecture and leverage state-of-the-art tools and components. They would welcome someone with new ideas who enjoys experimenting new technologies.

2025 is a big year of growth for this firm, making now the perfect time to apply!

Requirements:

• 3 – 10 years’ experience in Python (C++ a plus)
• Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
• Good knowledge of real-time systems, robust, scalable & quantitative applications
• Ability to architect high-throughput end-to-end systems
• Systematic trading background
• DevOps, CI/CD, AWS experience
• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

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