Python Software Engineer : Hedge Fund/Trading Fintech : London : £200k

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech hedge fund in London is seeking an experienced Python Software Engineer to join their high-performance computing team. The role involves developing automated software solutions for trading applications, with a strong emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Candidates should have a solid background in Python and a keen interest in working within a top-tier software environment. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation, including a substantial bonus structure.

Benefits

WFH/Hybrid Opportunity

Excellent Bonus Culture

Market-Leading Benefits

Qualifications

• Good commercial experience in Python Software Engineering.
• Experience in a performance-based software environment.

Responsibilities

• Building automated software solutions for the trading business.
• Collaborating within a high performance computing team.

Skills

Python

Market Connectivity

High-Availability Systems

Rust

Education

Computer Science Degree

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Python Software Engineer : Hedge Fund/Trading Fintech : London : £200k, London

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Bleeding edge quant hedge fund client who operate technologically at the top of the market are currently seeking an experienced Python Software Engineer/Developer.

In this high performance computing team, you will be responsible for building automated software solutions which are used across the trading business. It is expected the successful candidate will be an expert Python engineer with functional experience of how market connectivity works with the applications they are developing.

Strong colleague network within this environment to take your initial experience to an elite level.

• Ideally Computer Science Degree or similar discipline
• Good commercial experience in Python Software Engineering
• Working in a scaled, performance-based software environment building efficient, reliable/high-availability, and fast applications
• An interest in learning Rust programming alongside Python
• Strong interest in working for a top-end, high-performance software firm

Great work environment, WFH/Hybrid opportunity. Excellent bonus culture for all and career scope.

Salary can be £100,000-£200,000 plus huge bonus, market-leading benefits too.