Full Stack Software Engineer – Python – Front office Hedge fund Trading team

Octavius Finance; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer with a strong foundation in software development and proficiency in Python. The role requires 1-3 years of experience and the ability to build reliable software. Successful candidates will have a background in computer science and be familiar with data science libraries and front-end technologies like React. The position is open only to UK-based candidates with no need for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’+ experience in a software development role.
• Strong grounding in best practices of software development.
• An aptitude for building highly reliable software stacks and intuitive UX.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software applications in a front office hedge fund environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Adapt quickly to evolving software requirements.

Skills

Python

Data Science Libraries (pandas, numpy, scipy)

React

Education

Undergraduate in computer science or related field

Job description

Full Stack Software Engineer – Python – Front office Hedge fund Trading team, London

Client: Confidential

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9aa575e8e1f7

Job Views: 15

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a software development role
• Aptitude for building highly reliable software stacks and intuitive user experiences
• Strong understanding of best practices in software development
• Professional experience with Python
• Proficiency with data science libraries such as pandas, numpy, and scipy
• Comfortable with quickly evolving requirements

Additional Valuable Skills:

• Experience designing and building front-end applications in React

Please note:

• UK-based candidates only.
• Must be available for interviews within the next 2 weeks.
• Must have approval to work in the UK without sponsorship.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the strongest equity long-short hedge funds in London.