Python Software Engineer (Data)

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized hedge fund is seeking a Python Engineer to join their London office. This role focuses on building a data platform, engaging with complex datasets, and automating ETL processes within a dynamic financial environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in financial data and proven coding skills, working alongside quantitative PMs to enhance existing infrastructure.

Benefits

Market-leading salaries + bonus

Supportive infrastructure of a large company

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ Python experience required.
• Proficiency in SQL and stored procedures.
• Experience with cloud/on-prem technologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a diverse financial system.
• Automate and support ETL processes for market data.
• Work closely with quant PMs and researchers.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

SQL

NoSQL databases

Big data technologies

Cloud technologies

Data infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Kafka

KDB

Job description

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Python Engineer wanted for systematic arm of globally recognised hedge fund to help build out their continuously evolving data platform in their London office. This opportunity will give you the chance to design, implement and evolve a diverse financial system, including pipeline, repository, data warehouse and data access APIs. You will be working closely with the quant PMs and researchers in a fast-paced environment as you automate and support the Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes from various market data vendors.

They are looking for a passionate engineer with strong financial data knowledge, including security master, financial time series (pricing data, etc.) across multiple asset classes. You’ll need to have solid coding skills (Python, Java/C++, SQL), and experience working with large, complex datasets.

If you’re self-motivated & proactive with fantastic interpersonal skills, this role is perfect for you!

Requirements

• 3+ years’ Python experience
• Broad knowledge & experience of database concepts with proficiency in SQL and stored procedures
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases and big data technologies
• Solid experience working with cloud or on-prem technologies and data infrastructure. e.g. workflow management engines, databases, storage & file systems, analytics platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) – minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
• Experience with Kafka and/or KDB (or similar high performance time-series processing tech) is a plus
• Work directly with all parts of the fund
• Market-leading salaries + bonus
• Entrepreneurial feel of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support that comes with a large company