Python Developer

McGregor Boyall; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading European hedge fund is seeking a skilled Python Developer for their systematic trading team. This high-impact, hands-on role includes responsibilities from system design to deployment, requiring expertise in Python and experience in trading. This is an exceptional opportunity within a fund recognized for its innovative approach.

Qualifications

• Mid-senior level Python Developer with experience in systematic trading.
• Familiarity with C# and Rust is beneficial.
• Prior experience in trading systems is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain tools for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers to meet evolving requirements.
• Enhance existing systems based on new business needs.

Skills

Python

C#

Rust

Relational databases

Messaging frameworks

Job description

A leading European hedge fund is seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join their systematic trading team on a contract basis. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that spans the entire lifecycle of systematic trading systems - from data acquisition and research to backtesting and production deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust tools to support the full lifecycle of trading strategies

• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and technologists to translate evolving requirements into scalable solutions

• Take full ownership of existing systems while driving enhancements based on new business needs

• Contribute to a high-performance technology stack, optimizing performance and reliability at every layer

Role Requirements:

• Python (primary language)

• Familiarity with C#, Rust

• Experience with relational databases and messaging frameworks

• Prior experience in systematic trading

This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to complex trading systems that underpin multi-billion-dollar strategies, within a fund known for its innovation and discretion.

If this sounds like the right next step in your contracting career, feel free to reach out directly. [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Research, and Engineering

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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