Python Engineer – Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite engineering team is seeking a skilled Python Engineer to drive automation and optimization in finance. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, solving complex problems in real time. You will design scalable data pipelines and automate workflows, collaborating with top-tier professionals in a high-performance culture. With industry-leading compensation and exposure to modern tools and frameworks, this position is perfect for those passionate about innovation and making impactful contributions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Python in a production-grade setting.
• Strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines for trading and analysis.
• Automate workflows to enhance performance and reduce friction.
• Collaborate with teams to build efficient, production-grade systems.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Agile Methodologies

Version Control (Git)

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Quantitative STEM field

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

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Python Engineer – Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits, London

Client: Hunter Bond

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits Package

The Opportunity

A world-renowned buy-side firm is seeking a skilled Python Engineer to drive automation and optimization across their trading, research, and backtesting platforms. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of finance and advanced tech, solving complex, high-impact problems in real time.

You’ll collaborate with top-tier quants, engineers, and analysts, contributing to systems that power critical investment decisions globally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines for trading and quantitative analysis
• Automate complex workflows to enhance performance and reduce friction
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to build efficient, production-grade systems
• Ship robust tools used across the firm’s trading and research operations

Why This Role?

• Accelerated growth in a high-performance, results-driven culture
• Exposure to modern tools, frameworks, and cloud-native infrastructure
• Industry-leading compensation with strong performance incentives
• Join an elite engineering team that values innovation, ownership, and collaboration

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative STEM field
• 2+ years of experience with Python in a production-grade setting
• Familiarity with Agile, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a sharp analytical mindset

Ready to engineer the future of finance?