Python Software Engineer, Trading Platform

DRW Holdings, LLC.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified trading firm is seeking a Python Software Engineer to design and develop tools for Traders and Quantitative Researchers. This role involves collaborating across teams to enhance the existing trading platform while ensuring software engineering best practices. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, substantial experience in Python, and is familiar with CI tools and Linux. This position offers a chance to work on impactful projects within a high-expectation environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python.
• In‑depth knowledge of Python (version 3.11 or newer).
• Familiarity with the scientific Python stack.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technology requirements of proprietary trading systems.
• Accelerate trading and research workflows using in‑house infrastructure.
• Collaborate with other engineers, traders, and researchers.

Skills

Python

Collaboration

Communication

Data Structures

CI Software

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline

Tools

TeamCity

Jenkins

Job description

Python Software Engineer, Trading Platform

Job Location London

Employment type Regular

Department Technology

Targeted Start Date Immediate

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

DRW is seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join a newly created team responsible for designing and developing tools and infrastructure used by Traders and Quantitative Researchers. In this role, you will be collaborating with people across the firm to provide cutting‑edge technology solutions that expand our existing trading platform, all while promoting software engineering best practices. You will be presented with an opportunity to work on high‑profile projects that have an impact across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day‑to‑day technology requirements of our proprietary trading systems.
• Accelerate trading and research analysis workflows by utilizing and expanding on DRW’s in‑house infrastructure and improve productivity
• Evaluate new technologies and identify/deprecate legacy code to improve on the current technological stack
• Collaborate with other engineers, traders, and researchers to design custom frameworks or end‑user solutions
• Write performance sensitive code and user‑friendly APIs to facilitate access to our in‑house data analysis infrastructure
• Lead design discussions and conduct code reviews to maintain high standards and quality of written code

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python
• In‑depth knowledge of Python and keeps up with current standards (3.11 onwards)
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of the Python ecosystem: third party libraries, packaging in‑built Python libraries.
• Solid understanding of data structures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of CI software, such as TeamCity or Jenkins
• Familiarity with Linux
• Ability to mentor others and lead small projects
• Experience in the trading industry
• Familiarity with the scientific Python stack
• Understanding of the latest in python package management

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