Python Developer Tools Engineer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-centric prop trading fund seeks an experienced software engineer to enhance their Python tooling for various financial products. The role promises substantial project work, a market-leading compensation package, and a collaborative culture that values work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with Python and outstanding communication skills to design effective user-driven solutions.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Great company culture

Emphasis on work-life balance

Collaborative and innovative environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Python tooling development.
• Ability to learn other languages and build systems for multiple languages.
• Knowledge of Python tools and libraries, with advice on best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python tooling at scale for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning.
• Design solutions based on user requirements with a strong emphasis on best practices.

Skills

Python tooling development

Communication skills

Understanding of user requirements

Job description

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Exciting opportunity to work at a tech-centric prop trading fund which trades a wide range of financial products, with offices across the globe. Work is organized into small, project-oriented teams, each with the independence and responsibility to make decisions that impact the business.

Python is their go-to language for data analysis, visualization and machine learning; you’ll join the team responsible for the tools that support the Python work, such as CI for test running and static analysis and automation around the deployment of Python environments & apps.

Seeking skilled engineers with experience building Python tooling at large scale who are looking for a wide-ranging role that involves both technical and product design challenges.

The successful candidate will be a smart, curious software engineer who enjoys finding solutions for complex problems. If you also have a great appetite for learning new things, this role is for you!

Requirements:

• Substantial Python tooling development experience, plus a desire to learn other languages
• Experience building a system responsible for multiple languages is important
• Thorough understanding of Python tools and libraries, keen to offer advice on best practices
• Outstanding communication skills, able to understand user requirements and design appropriate solutions

NB Please don’t apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

Benefits and Incentives:

• Substantial and varied range of project work
• Market-leading compensation
• Great company culture, including relaxed dress code, huge emphasis on work-life balance, learning outside of the workplace
• Collaborative and innovative environment where each person has the opportunity to make a significant impact