Python Developer Tools Engineer- World-Leading Prop Trading Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a tech-centric prop trading fund, where you'll work alongside skilled engineers in a collaborative and innovative environment. This role focuses on developing Python tooling for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning, providing you with the chance to tackle both technical and product design challenges. You will join a dynamic team that values independence and responsibility, allowing you to make impactful decisions. If you're a smart, curious software engineer eager to learn and solve complex problems, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy market-leading compensation and a great company culture that emphasizes work-life balance and continuous learning.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Relaxed dress code

Emphasis on work-life balance

Learning opportunities outside of work

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Substantial Python tooling development experience required.
• Outstanding communication skills and system design experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python tooling for data analysis and machine learning.
• Collaborate in project-oriented teams to impact business decisions.

Skills

Python

Tooling Development

Communication Skills

System Design

Education

Experience in Software Engineering

Tools

CI Tools

Static Analysis Tools

Job description

Salary: up to £175k base

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

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