Python Quant Developer

Jefferies; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services firm seeks a Quant Developer (Python) to enhance algorithmic trading capabilities. The role involves developing Python infrastructure, collaborating with quantitative teams, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates will bring strong analytical skills and a proven software engineering background in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Python software engineering experience in a commercial/financial environment.
• Experience in creating libraries, restful services, websockets.
• Ability to work with business managers, traders, and developers.

Responsibilities

• Development and enhancement of Python offering, including library and microservices.
• Helping trading desks build tools for better decision making.
• Mentoring junior Python developers.

Skills

Low-latency Python programming

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Asyncio

Threading

Multiprocessing

Job description

The position is for a Quant Developer (Python) who will be part of Quant Development Technology team, directly supporting the Front Office Algorithmic Trading offering ofa leading Financial Services firm.

The work assignments will include playing a lead role in developing our python infrastructure and enhancing our offering to an enterprise level. Will include working alongside the quantitative teams on the bond trading algo, ETF Trading, Portfolio Trading, and risk management, along with general business in development of tools and analysis for traders and sales on projects based around our trading and sales systems.

We are a results-oriented group looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented person with strong communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a good work ethic, and an interest in being part of a team environment supporting a fast-paced and dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and enhancement of our python offering, including library, microservices and core development
• Helping trading desks build tools to better make decisions
• Work alongside quants and mentor junior python developers
• To provide 2nd level supportas needed

The following skills and experience are required for this role:

• Strong low-latency python programming experience
• 5+ yrs Python software engineering experience in a commercial/financial environment.
• Experience with databases preferred (preferably PostgreSQL)
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Willing to learn new programming languages and technologies
• Ability to work well with both business managers, traders and developers
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly and excellent problem-solving skills

Technical:

• Five years Python core development experience working in an enterprise environment.
• Experience in creating libraries, restful services, websockets
• Libraries: Polars, Pandas, AMPS, Asyncio, Threading, multiprocessing
• Two years’ experience SQL Databases (PostGreSQL desirable) – preferred but not essential

Strong differentiators:

• Previous Quant Dev experience
• Experience with Redis, Fast API, Dash, Streamlit, Rust
• Experience with Ion Trading platform
• A background in Data Science or related engineering field
• Knowledge of Algo, ETF or Portfolio trading
• Exposure to AWS
• Linux (Red Hat Enterprise)
• Some knowledge of Javascript and React framework

Business

• Previous experience working for a Financial Services firm.
• Previous experience working in the Front Office.
• Fixed Income Credit & Rates Bond / Repo trading system experience a plus