Quantitative Developer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Python Developer to enhance its data processing capabilities. The role involves collaboration with technologists and quantitative researchers to implement software solutions that drive efficiency and scalability in data workflows. Candidates ideally have 3+ years in Python development, strong communication skills, and a knack for automation. This position offers an opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the client’s data strategy and assumes ownership of projects throughout their lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Python in a development role.
• Proficiency with database and cloud technologies.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and build efficient workflows for data processing and retrieval.
• Collaborate to maximize re-use of core software components.
• Maintain automated solutions for data infrastructure.

Skills

Python

Data Processing

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

MySQL

Google BigQuery

Job description

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Our client is a multi-strategy hedge fund manager dedicated to identifying and capitalising on market inefficiencies through a combination of discretionary and quantitative trading strategies.

We are looking for a Python Developer to collaborate directly with Quantitative Researchers and Software Developers to design, implement, and deploy software to retrieve, process, and present data efficiently. You will be leveraging modern development principles to ensure efficient and elegant solutions for data. You'll drive cross-team initiatives and work closely with technologists, quantitative researchers, and investment professionals across all asset classes to achieve our client's objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with software developers and quantitative researchers to design and build efficient and scalable workflows for data processing and retrieval.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in technology to ensure consistency across our client in order to maximize the re-use of core software components.
• Assist in building and maintaining automated solutions for our client's core data infrastructure, trade processing and reporting.
• Assume strong ownership of projects throughout their full production deployment life cycle.
• Improve documentation and procedures for end user, quant and development teams.
• Meaningfully contribute to our client's overall data strategy.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with Python in a development role with a focus on data processing and analysis.
• Experience in and proficiency with database and cloud technologies (e.g. MySQL, Google, BigQuery, etc).
• Hands on individual that has the ability to work in a collaborative manner with other members of the firm.
• Strong written/verbal communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious individual with a keen eye for automation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Well-organized, proactive, resourceful, able to handle a fast-paced environment, question the status quo, accountable and possesses an ownership mindset.
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus but not an absolute requirement.