Python Software Engineer (Data)- Leading Global Hedge Fund - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Python Software Engineer to join their systematic arm in London. This exciting role involves designing and evolving a sophisticated data platform, where you will collaborate closely with quant PMs and researchers. You will automate and support ETL processes, working with large datasets and financial data knowledge across multiple asset classes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess solid coding skills in Python, SQL, and Java/C++, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic and inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Market-leading salaries

Bonus

Collaborative work culture

Entrepreneurial feel with large company support

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Python and strong financial data knowledge.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a diverse financial system including data pipelines.
• Automate and support ETL processes from various market data vendors.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java/C++

ETL processes

Financial data knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Kafka

KDB

NoSQL databases

Big data technologies

Job description

Python Software Engineer (Data) - Leading Global Hedge Fund

Summary

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

1. 3+ years' Python experience
2. Broad knowledge & experience of database concepts with proficiency in SQL and stored procedures
3. Knowledge of NoSQL databases and big data technologies
4. Solid experience working with cloud or on-prem technologies and data infrastructure, e.g., workflow management engines, databases, storage & file systems, analytics platforms
5. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering (or related field) - minimum 2.1 or 3.5 GPA
6. Experience with Kafka and/or KDB (or similar high performance time-series processing tech) is a plus

Benefits

1. Work directly with all parts of the fund
2. Market-leading salaries + bonus
3. Entrepreneurial feel of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support that comes with a large company
4. Inclusive, collaborative work culture

Contact
If you feel you are a good match, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

Dan Hampton
[e-mail]
020 3475 7192
linkedin.com/in/dan-hampton-ab029392