Lead Software Engineer Strategist

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-strategy alternative fund manager in London is seeking a Lead Software Engineer Strategist. You will lead a talented team, focusing on developing an advanced Python object model for encrypted SQL databases and automating risk reports. The ideal candidate has 8-15 years of programming experience, particularly in financial software. This role offers competitive salaries and industry-leading bonuses, fostering growth and development in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Great base salaries

Industry-leading bonus

Personal and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert in Python coding and proficient with C++, HTML and relational databases.
• A natural leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 8-15 years’ programming experience.
• Previous experience developing financial markets software is a plus.
• Degree in Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Build the next iteration of a Python object model.
• Lead a team responsible for architecture, design and implementation.
• Automate risk reports and manage investments for specific investors.

Skills

Python coding

C++

HTML

Relational databases

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Computer or Software Engineering

Tools

SQL/MariaDB

Pandas

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Lead Software Engineer Strategist, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Salary Range: £200k-400k TC

Fantastic opportunity at a leading multi-strategy alternative fund manager looking for an experienced developer strategist to head up a talented team of engineers.

In this role, your main focus will be building the next iteration of a Python object model they have created which adds calculated methods to data stored in an encrypted SQL relational database. You’ll lead a team responsible for the architecture, design and implementation.

Some examples of projects: automating risk reports and monthly letters that we send out to the funds’ investors, code to monitor levels of investments of certain classes of investors, and to create a model of the detailed side letter terms for specific investors.

Languages they use here are Python 3.7, C++ 17, SQL/MariaDB, Pandas, and HTML5, CSS and HTTP web technologies.

Requirements

• Expert in Python coding and proficient with C++, HTML and relational databases
• A natural leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience leading a team
• 8-15 years’ programming experience
• Previous experience developing financial markets software, ideally within investor relations or investment management
• Degree in Computer or Software Engineering or equivalent

Rewards and Incentives

• Great base salaries and industry-leading bonus
• Demanding but rewarding work culture
• Work with some of the most talented people in the industry
• Personal and professional development opportunities