Python Software Engineer- Prop Market Maker

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

Job summary

A leading firm in prop trading seeks experienced Python software engineers to join their London team. This tech-driven role involves developing solutions for an in-house tech platform, working with languages like C++ and C#. Ideal candidates will have robust Python skills and a relevant degree, contributing to innovative projects in a collaborative environment. Enjoy benefits such as a friendly atmosphere and the latest technologies.

Benefits

Friendly, collaborative working environment

No dress code

Catered offices and regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Python developer.
• Good knowledge of Linux and strong design skills.
• Experience in a DevOps-centric tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on and own a diverse range of projects for the technology platform.
• Involve automation for release and configuration management.
• Build attractive and effective web-based front-ends.

Skills

Python

Linux

Automation

Web-based front-end development

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Maths or Engineering

Tools

Ansible

Octopus

TeamCity

Volt

Jira

Job description

An elite prop trading firm is looking for experienced Python software engineers to join their London team. This firm is scientific, tech-driven and they invest heavily in their engineering teams. Developers here are truly world-class.

This highly impactful role offers the opportunity to work on and own a diverse range of projects and tasks that help to underpin the entire technology platform. This will involve automated release and configuration management tools for a build pipeline for the in-house C++, C# and Python development projects, as well as developing tools for process scheduling, calendar services and monitoring.

To be successful, you will be someone who is keen to get involved in the whole lifecycle and who loves designing solid, lean, effective solutions that your colleagues enjoy using.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
• Strong experienced Python developer, plus a solid understanding of Linux and strong design skills
• Good knowledge of getting the best out of 3 rd party tools, e.g. Ansible, Octopus, TeamCity, Volt, Jira
• Experience of automating the path to production
• Previous experience in a DevOps-centric tech environment, where DevOps cultural philosophies, practices & tools are front and centre
• Keen desire to build attractive and well-functioning web-based front-ends

Nice to have

• Experience in a similar role in finance ideal, but not mandatory
• Experience in Typescript/React

NB Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

Benefits

• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• No dress code, catered offices and regular social events
• Work with the latest technologies on complex problems

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

Madeleine Mamak
[e-mail]
020 3745 6529
linkedin.com/in/madeleine-mamak-a06490221