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

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global macro hedge fund seeks a Full Stack Developer (Python and React) for their Quantitative Analytics team. This high-impact role involves migrating systems and developing innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with key decision-makers and have full ownership across the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional Python development experience in financial services.
• Frontend development experience with React or another modern web framework.
• Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from a legacy C++ system to a Python-based infrastructure.
• Develop and implement a new analytics library as part of a greenfield project.
• Contribute to improvements in release cycles and overall development processes.

Skills

Python

React

Cloud

CI/CD

Automation

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Full Stack Developer (Python and React) - Quantitative Analytics Team | Greenfield, Slough

Client:

Selby Jennings

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

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

A mid-sized, globally recognized 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)