Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Python Engineer to join their expanding crypto division. In this exciting role, you'll dive into the crypto landscape, developing robust back office solutions that support trading operations. Collaborating closely with traders and the ops team, you'll tackle data management challenges and ensure data integrity. This position offers a unique blend of start-up energy and established stability, providing ample opportunities for growth and significant business impact. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference in the finance sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus

Career progression support

Private medical insurance

Paid parental leave

Group life assurance

Parking/cycle schemes

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on development experience required.
• Strong Python skills are essential, C++ knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the crypto landscape.
• Build a robust back office for inventory management and reporting.

Skills

Python

C++

SQL (MySQL, Clickhouse)

Kafka

Data Integrity

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Kafka

SQL Databases

Job description

Python Engineer - Crypto - Global Quant Firm

Location: Oxford Knight, London, United Kingdom

Salary: up to £175k + bonus

Summary:
One of the largest global HFT funds is looking for a highly proactive engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.
In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the crypto landscape and underlying data that powers the firm's crypto trading business. You'll join the development group building a robust and resilient back office, responsible for inventory management & monitoring, reconciliations, calculations, and reporting. You'll also collaborate with traders and the ops team, assisting with data management, identifying data integrity issues, and solving mission-critical problems.
Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years' hands-on development experience
• Strong Python skills required (some C++ would be a plus)
• Experience with SQL databases (MySQL and Clickhouse) and messaging solutions (e.g. Kafka) is required
• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or its equivalent) from a top-tier university
• Proponent of clean, robust design

Desirable:

• Back office experience preferable: good understanding of trade positions, P&L, and how these values are computed from raw trade data
• Experience with large data volumes processing and distributed systems is a major plus.

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

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary & bonus
• Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes

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