Front Office Python Developer – Trading Systems

Orbis Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Trading firm is seeking a Front Office Developer skilled in Python to enhance trading technology. In this role, you will collaborate directly with Traders to create high-performance systems and tools that improve decision-making in trading. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in software engineering and containerisation technologies. This is a unique opportunity to be at the cutting edge of technology in trading.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of Software Engineering using Python to a high standard.
• Experience working in a Hedge Fund or Trading firm directly with front-office stakeholders.
• Strong experience with Containerisation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Traders to design and build production Trading systems.
• Designing solutions to analyse market data and manage trading positions.
• Facilitating real-time alerting and market data ingestion.

Skills

Python experience

Software Engineering

Containerisation technologies

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Front Office Developer - Trading Technology - Python

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Base pay range

Orbis are proudly working with a global Trading firm who are redefining how data and technology shape the future of their market. They are looking for a Front Office Software Engineer with excellent Python experience to be at the forefront of this evolution.

As a Front Office Python Software Engineer, this is an incredible opportunity to work side-by-side with Traders, building high-performance systems and innovative tools contributing to PnL, by helping Traders understand markets, forecast movements, and act with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Partnering directly with Traders to design, build, and own production Trading systems developed in Python
• Designing and developing solutions to analyse market data, manage trading positions, and support the models that drive front-office decision-making
• Facilitating real-time alerting, market data ingestion, and analytical platforms that drive trading decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of Software Engineering using Python to a high standard, building highly performant systems and platforms used by Traders
• Experience working in a Hedge Fund, Trading firm, or similar working directly with front-office stakeholders (e.g. Traders, Portfolio Managers)
• Strong experience with Containerisation technologies (e.g. Kubernetes or Docker)

If you feel your experience is a match with the above, please reply with an up to date CV in the first instance.

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