Python Quant Developer / Crypto

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven hedge fund in Greater London is seeking a Python specialist to enhance their quant technology stack focusing on crypto and DeFi. The successful candidate will be involved in building front-office systems and mentoring junior team members. With 3-10 years of Python experience required, the role promises a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits

Professional development

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in Python, C++ is a plus.
• Passion for crypto and DeFi.
• Strong coding standards and development practices.
• Knowledge of robust, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance the quant technology stack for systematic trading.
• Collaborate with traders and quants to build front-office systems.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Python

C++

DevOps

CI/CD

AWS

Real-time systems

Quantitative applications

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.