Python Developer (New Trading Team)

Sartre Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market making group in London is seeking a Python Developer to join their Options Market Making technology team. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, developing bespoke front-end trading solutions and real-time analytical tools. Candidates from any industry are welcome, although finance experience is preferred. This role offers excellent career growth and a competitive salary with an uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus scheme

Best in industry salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience developing in Python is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree or above is essential, preferably in a technical subject.
• Ability to solve problems and strong analytical skills are essential.
• Passion for software development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver unique custom solutions including bespoke trading tools.
• Work directly with traders and research teams.
• Contribute to revenue generating ideas and real-time analytical tools.

Skills

Python development

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in a technical subject

Job description

Sartre Group is representing a world-leading market making group that is currently seeking aPython Developerto join their Options Market Making technology team in London.

Our client is an established firm with a reputation and track‑record as one of the leading market makers in the world across a variety of asset classes and locations. They have recently expanded their London operation andPython Developersare essential in the growth of their Options trading desk, directly working with the traders and associated research teams on revenue generating ideas and developing best‑in‑class real‑time analytical tools that are utilised by the trading desk.

ThePython Developerwill help deliver unique custom solutions including bespoke front‑end trading screen tools and gain invaluable exposure to one of the most successful Options trading desks in the world.

Applications are welcome from any industry background, finance experience preferred but prior experience in finance is not essential.

You would be working with and trained on the latest technologies whilst working with small trading teams on a daily basis, providing excellent opportunities for long‑term career growth.

The salary and benefits package available is one of the best in the industry with an uncapped bonus scheme to reward high‑performers.

*Please note that only candidates with current authority to work in the United Kingdom can be considered

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong professional experience developing in Python is essential
• Bachelor’s degree or above is essential, preferably in a technical subject
• Ability to solve problems and strong analytical skills are essential
• Passion for software development
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast‑paced trading environment with senior teams of traders
• Financial experience and knowledge of financial products would be a plus