Python Engineer (Quant Trading Firm)

Radley James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Two days in-office per week

Job summary

Radley James is seeking a Python Engineer to join a high-speed market making firm. You will design reliable systems, improve scalability, and build software that operates at significant scale in a fast-moving trading environment.

The role offers chances to own meaningful projects, build high-quality software with Linux and SQL, and collaborate with exceptional engineers across technology and trading teams. Flexible work from home with at least two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong Python engineering experience.
• Experience with Linux and SQL databases.
• Ability to design reliable, scalable systems.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex engineering challenges in a fast-moving trading environment.
• Design reliable and scalable systems.
• Build high-quality Python software using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and trading teams.

Skills

Python

Software engineering fundamentals

Tools

Linux

SQL

Job description

I’m working on an exciting opportunity for a Python Engineer to join a high-speed market making firm, building the technology that supports a fast-moving and highly technical trading environment.

The role is focused on solving complex engineering challenges - designing reliable systems, improving scalability, and building software that operates at significant scale.

You’ll be joining a talented engineering team where you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Working at one of the most innovative trading firms globally.
• Work on challenging, real-time systems
• Take ownership of meaningful projects
• Build high-quality software using modern technologies
• Collaborate with exceptional engineers across technology and trading teams

The ideal background:

• Comfortable working with Linux and SQL databases
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals
• Enjoys solving complex technical problems and building robust systems

Flexible work from home - Only 2 days minimum in the office