Python Developer - Systematic Trading

Tempest Vane Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempest Vane Partners in London is seeking an experienced Python Developer for its Commodities desk. You will work as the sole developer, building tooling, infrastructure and models for the desk in a small team with PMs and Quant Researchers.

The role requires strong Python coding experience in finance, plus hands-on experience with data pipelines and modern infrastructure (CI/CD, Kafka, Airflow, Kubernetes, cloud tech). Office-based in Central London.

Qualifications

• 2.1 degree or higher in Computer Science or similar field from a leading university.
• 5+ years of Python development experience in the financial markets.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying data pipelines.
• Experience using modern infrastructure platforms such as CI/CD, Kafka, Airflow, Kubernetes and Cloud technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build tooling, infrastructure and models for the Commodities desk.
• Deploy and maintain data pipelines and related tooling.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Quant Researchers to implement front-office solutions.
• Communicate progress and issues clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Python development (finance)

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data pipelines

Education

2.1 degree or higher in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Kafka

Airflow

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud technologies

Job description

A UK headquartered hedge fund is looking to hire an experienced Python Developer to work on their systematic Commodities desk here in London. Working in a small team of Portfolio Managers and Quant Researchers, you will be responsible for building tooling, infrastructure and implementing models for the desk as they venture into new areas of Commodities.

This is a desk aligned role and requires a strong developer with extensive Python coding experience as well as an in depth knowledge of trading systems gained from working at a hedge fund, trading firm or other financial markets institution. Experience working in Commodities trading is desirable but not required.

As the sole developer on the desk, the successful candidate must have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and be comfortable working independently building software for front office users.

Key Requirements

• 2.1 degree or higher in Computer Science or similar field from a leading university
• 5+ years of Python Development experience in the financial markets space (Commodities experience is desirable but not required)
• Hands on experience building and deploying data pipelines
• Experience using modern infrastructure platforms such as CI/CD, Kafka, Airflow, Kubernetes and Cloud Technologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

This is a chance to join a growing Commodities trading desk as the sole developer in a brand new role for the team. The work you will be doing will have a lot of impact from day one and as such, you will be rewarded exceptionally well in terms of growth and compensation as the team expands.

*Please note, this is a fully office based role in the Central London office*