Full Stack Developer (Python and React) - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global macro hedge fund is seeking a Full Stack Developer with expertise in Python and React to join their Quantitative Analytics team in London. This high-impact role involves leading a greenfield build and transitioning legacy systems while collaborating with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional Python development experience in financial services.
• Experience with frontend development using React or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud services (preferably Azure).

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from a legacy C++ system to a Python-based infrastructure.
• Contribute to the build of a new analytics library.
• Improve release cycles and API management for development processes.

Skills

Python development

Frontend development with React

Cloud experience

CI/CD pipeline

DevOps

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Full Stack Developer (Python and React) - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield, london

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Client:

Selby Jennings

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 Full Stack Developer (Python and React) 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
• Frontend development with React or another modern web framework
• Cloud experience (preferably Azure)
• CI/CD pipeline and automation (DevOps, Kubernetes)