Python Developer (Data)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund is seeking experienced data engineers for their enterprise data team in London. You'll be instrumental in building a cloud native data platform utilized by analysts and quantitative investors, requiring strong Python skills and experience in data-driven environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience with Python; Rust a bonus.
• Experience in hedge fund environments preferred.
• Educated to Degree Level, ideally Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Build cloud-based, distributed data solutions.
• Understand and prioritize investment data needs.
• Collaborate to refine requirements.
• Design high-performance data delivery systems.

Skills

Python

Event Streaming

DevOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure-as-Code

API Design

Cloud Experience

React

Rust

Kafka

Education

Degree Level Education (Computer Science or similar)

Job description

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A multi-strategy hedge fund managing investments across various asset classes. They have grown into a global firm with offices in major financial hubs, including New York, Chicago, London, and Hong Kong. They have a very Data-Driven Culture with a heavy focus on technology, data science, and research.

They're hiring for their enterprise data team who are building a cloud native data platform used by data analysts, scientists, and quantitative investors.

The platform involves technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, and multi-language client libraries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build cloud-based, distributed data solutions.
• Understand and prioritize investment data needs.
• Collaborate with users and team members to refine requirements.
• Design high-performance data ingestion and delivery systems.

Technical Skills:

• 7+ years with Python, Rust is a bonus
• Experience with event streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code.
• API design experience; front-end experience with React is a plus.
• Cloud experience (especially AWS) is highly valued.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience working within the data space within a Hedge Fund Environment
• Happy to work onsite 4 days a week in central London
• Educated to Degree Level, ideally Computer Science or similar.