Python Software Developer

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quant firm in London seeks a Python Software Developer to join their Risk team. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in software development using Python and Rest APIs, along with familiarity in the financial risk domain. This role offers a chance to work in a tech-driven environment focused on innovative investment solutions. A competitive salary and a healthy work-life balance are part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Professional and personal development

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in software development using Python and Rest APIs.
• Good understanding of modern software architecture and cloud platforms.
• Previous experience in risk within the financial domain.

Responsibilities

• Building and delivering solutions for the Risk Management team and Trading desks.

Skills

Software development using Python

Rest APIs

Good understanding of modern software architecture

Strong proficiency for writing high quality, testable code

Excellent communication skills

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Job description

Python Software Developer (Risk) – London Oxford Knight•London

Fantastic opportunity to join a tech-driven quant and systematic IM with no red tape. They combine data, research, technology and trading proficiency to produce a scientific and innovative approach to investment. Seeking an enthusiastic software engineer to join the Risk team in London.

Your primary focus will be building and delivering solutions in response to requirements from the Risk Management team and Trading desks.

The successful Python developer will be highly motivated and an exceptional communicator, with experience of facing off to the business and other stakeholders across the firm. You’ll also need to have knowledge of building large-scale applications.

Must-Have Requirements

• 4+ years’ professional experience in software development using Python and Rest APIs
• Good understanding of modern software architecture and cloud platforms
• Previous experience in Risk within the financial domain
• Strong proficiency for writing high quality, testable code in an OO environment

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with more than one programming language
• Experience with any of the following: query optimization and performance tuning; AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, or Helm
• 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; healthy work-life balance

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