Python Quant Developer | Crypto

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Knight is recruiting a Python Quant Developer to join its crypto desk in London. You will build and enhance the quant technology stack for systematic trading, collaborating with traders and quants to deploy front-office systems and integrate with DeFi venues, including real‑time on-chain data feeds.

You’ll work on greenfield projects and the existing tech stack, mentoring juniors and enforcing high standards for code quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of Python experience (C++ a plus).
• Passionate about crypto and DeFi.
• Very high standards in code quality and development practices.
• Good knowledge of real-time systems and scalable quantitative apps.
• Ability to architect high-throughput end-to-end systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance the quant technology stack for systematic trading.
• Collaborate with traders and quants to deploy front-office systems.
• Integrate with DeFi venues and onboard real-time on-chain data feeds.
• Mentor junior team members and uphold high coding standards.

Skills

Python

C++

Real-time systems

DevOps

AWS

Tools

CI/CD

AWS

Job description

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

As a pivotal member of the crypto desk specialising in Python, your primary focus will be building and enhancing the quant technology stack for systematic trading. Collaborating with traders and quants, you’ll build front-office systems and integrate with DeFi venues, including onboarding real-time on-chain data feeds.

You’ll work on greenfield projects as well as the existing sophisticated tech stack. You’ll also mentor junior members of the team, helping to set high quality standards for code.

Requirements:

• 3 – 10 years’ experience in Python (C++ a plus)
• Passionate about crypto and DeFi
• Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
• Good knowledge of real-time systems, robust, scalable & quantitative applications
• Ability to architect high-throughput end-to-end systems

Preferred:

• Systematic trading background
• DevOps, CI/CD, AWS experience
• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Python Quant Developer | Crypto London