Python Software Engineer : 1+ year experience needed £80-150k

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund seeks a Python Software Engineer with 1+ years of experience to join their London office. The role involves developing and maintaining cutting-edge software solutions within a hybrid work environment, offering competitive salaries and bonus potentials. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in Computer Science and a passion for technology, contributing to innovative financial strategies.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of commercial experience with Python, Django, React, or Rust.
• A strong understanding of OO principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Educational qualification preferably from a top university.

Responsibilities

• Creating, building, and maintaining a new greenfield platform for quantitative strategies.
• Working in a dynamic, start-up culture within a hedge fund environment.

Skills

Python

Django

React

Rust

OO principles

Design patterns

Data structures

Algorithms

Passion for technology

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science

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Python Software Engineer : 1+ year experience needed £80-150k, london

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Elite global hedge fund is seeking Computer Science graduates with a minimum of one year's commercial experience in Python back-end or React front-end software development.

The client is known for hiring the top 1% of global talent for opportunities in its London offices, fostering career development within a dynamic, start-up culture where technology enables financial decisions and processes.

Applicants should have an interest in finance or quantitative environments but be passionate about technology. Candidates should have at least one year of experience at a company of scale and aim to advance their careers. The initial project involves creating, building, and maintaining a new greenfield platform for quantitative strategies and front-office tools.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-2+ years of commercial experience with Python, Django, React, or Rust
• A strong understanding of OO principles, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, preferably from a top university
• A genuine passion for technology

The role offers a bonus culture with starting salaries from £80,000-£100,000+, plus significant bonus potential reaching £150,000+. It features a hybrid working environment.

Applications should be submitted with an updated CV as soon as possible, as this is an urgent requirement.