Lead Software Engineer Strategist

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

Job summary

Oxford Knight seeks a Lead Software Engineer Strategist to head a team developing a Python object model for data stored in an encrypted SQL database. This role involves leading projects to automate investor reporting and implementing strategic software solutions in a fast-paced financial environment, offering substantial base salaries and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Great base salaries and industry-leading bonus

Personal and professional development opportunities

Work with some of the most talented people in the industry

Demanding but rewarding work culture

Qualifications

• 8-15 years’ programming experience required.
• Expert in Python, proficient in C++, HTML, and relational databases.
• Experience in leading a team and developing financial markets software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build the next iteration of a Python object model.
• Lead a team in architecture, design, and implementation.
• Automate risk reports and manage investor communications.

Skills

Python

C++

HTML

Relational databases

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer or Software Engineering

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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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