Python Developer Tools Engineer- World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

Oxford Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading fund in London is searching for a Python Developer Tools Engineer to work on innovative tooling solutions for data analysis and machine learning. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Python tooling development and outstanding communication skills. Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes work-life balance and offers market-leading compensation.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Great company culture

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Substantial Python tooling development experience, plus a desire to learn other languages.
• Experience building a system responsible for multiple languages is important.
• Outstanding communication skills, able to understand user requirements.

Responsibilities

• Join the team responsible for Python tooling at a tech-centric trading fund.
• Work on CI for test running and static analysis.
• Collaborate in a project-oriented team for impactful decision-making.

Skills

Python tooling development

Understanding of Python tools and libraries

Communication skills

Job description

Python Developer Tools Engineer- World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

Salary: £200k base + bonus

Summary:

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

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If this sounds like you or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Andy Stirling-Martin
[e-mail]
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946