Python Core Developer- Hedge Fund trading team

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed hedge fund is on the lookout for an exceptional Python Developer to join their Fixed Income trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with portfolio managers, supporting the entire tech stack while balancing long-term stability with immediate needs. You'll be part of a small, dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, making a significant impact in a high-stakes environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for technology and finance, this position could be your next big career move!

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Collaborative culture

Greenfield work

Impactful projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development experience with a deep understanding of Python.
• Experience managing SQL databases, especially with time series data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stability of daily production, including data processing and services.
• Maintain team infrastructure and enforce best coding practices.

Skills

Python

SQL databases

Linux

CI/CD

Data ingestion and processing

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Master or PhD in STEM

Tools

Cloud resources

Containerization

Job description

Salary: £160,000 base + profit share bonus (TC can be north of £500k)

Job Description:

One of the world's most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an outstanding Python Developer to join one of their Fixed Income trading pods.

You'll join a small fixed-income PM team of 10 that enjoys huge autonomy and is looking to grow their risk-taking. Working directly with the PM/trader, you'll support the team's entire tech stack. You will have to demonstrate ability to make the trade-offs between long-term stability and sustainability of the tech stack and the immediate needs of the risk takers. Tech stack is primarily Python and they make heavy use of cloud resources and containerization to get things done.

Responsibilities:

1. Stability of daily production (incl. data ingestion and processing, production services)
2. Maintain the team's infrastructure (SQL databases, Linux servers, CI, services, etc.)
3. Enforce best practices in coding and provide guidance to other team members
4. Turn user ideas into production level code and help risk-takers write better code

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Minimum 5+ years' development experience (ideally more!)
2. Deep understanding of Python
3. Experience managing SQL databases (in particular dealing with time series data)
4. Technical background (Maths/ Comp Sci/Engineering)
   • Finance is not a hard requirement

Desirable:

1. Advanced academic background in STEM, e.g. Masters or PhD
2. Previous experience in Fixed Income

Benefits & Incentives:

1. Significant salary + a bonus tied to profits / trading strategy success
2. Greenfield work / big impact
3. Very collaborative and friendly culture where ideas from everyone are implemented
4. Small team with large AUM

Contact:

If you feel you're suitable for this role, want to hear about similar positions, or would like help hiring similar developers for your company, then please send your CV or get in touch:

Richard Allan
[e-mail]
020 3137 9574
linkedin.com/in/richardallanok/