Python Developer – Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Hunter Bond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a talented Python Developer to join a front-office technology team at a global hedge fund. You will build Python-based applications for trading, research and analytics, and create scalable data pipelines and visualization tools to support investment decisions.

You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Quants and Analysts, delivering high-performance technology for front-office workflows and large-scale data environments across global markets.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong commercial Python development experience in data-intensive environments.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and investment professionals.
• Genuine interest in financial markets, technology and quantitative finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop sophisticated Python applications supporting trading, research and analytics.
• Build scalable data pipelines, automation frameworks and visualization tools.
• Enhance research processes and front-office workflows.
• Deliver robust, high-performance solutions in collaboration with investment teams.
• Work with large-scale datasets to improve decision-making.

Skills

Python development

Problem solving

Collaborating with teams

Quantitative interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Job description

Salary up to £200,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Build Technology at the Heart of Investment Management

We're partnering with a leading global hedge fund looking to hire a talented Python Developer to join its front-office technology team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop the applications, tools and infrastructure that drive investment research, trading strategies and portfolio management.

You'll work directly alongside Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers and Investment Analysts, building innovative technology solutions that enhance investment decisions and improve trading efficiency across global markets.

What You'll Be Working On

• Developing sophisticated Python applications supporting trading, quantitative research and investment analytics.
• Building scalable data pipelines, automation frameworks and visualisation tools.
• Enhancing research processes and streamlining front-office workflows.
• Delivering robust, high-performance technology solutions in collaboration with investment teams.
• Working with large-scale datasets to improve operational efficiency and investment decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or another quantitative discipline.
• Strong commercial Python development experience, ideally within data-intensive environments.
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and investment professionals.
• A genuine interest in financial markets, technology and quantitative finance.

Additional Advantage: Experience with financial markets, electronic trading systems or large-scale data platforms.

• Front-Office Exposure: Work directly with Portfolio Managers, Quants and investment professionals.
• Real Business Impact: Develop technology that directly influences investment decisions and trading outcomes.
• Exceptional Talent: Collaborate with outstanding engineers, quantitative researchers and analysts.
• Technical Ownership: Take responsibility for high-impact projects using modern technologies and large-scale data.
• Outstanding Rewards: Earn up to £180,000, plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.