Quantitative Developer - Python

Selby Jennings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the finance sector is seeking a dynamic Python Quant Developer to join their high-impact front-office team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of trading and technology, focusing on building an intraday execution platform for mid-frequency strategies. You will design and develop core components, collaborate closely with traders and quantitative developers, and enhance trading workflows across multiple asset classes. If you're passionate about leveraging technology in finance and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years in Quant Development or Python Engineering in trading.
• Strong proficiency in Python for production-level systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core components of the execution platform for trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders to develop tools for strategy deployment and execution.

Skills

Python

Quant Development

Data Integration

Execution Systems

Strong Communication Skills

Job description

A leading buy-side hedge fund is looking for a Python Quant Developer with 3-8 years of experience to help build out their intraday execution platform as part of a high-impact, front-office team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of trading and technology, shaping the infrastructure behind a range of mid-frequency strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop core components of the execution platform for intraday, mid-frequency trading strategies
• Partner closely with traders and quantitative developers to develop tools for strategy deployment, execution logic, and monitoring
• Work on data integration, execution pipelines, and improving system robustness and scalability
• Support ongoing improvements in trading workflow and infrastructure across multiple asset classes

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of experience as a Quant Developer or Python Engineer in a trading or systematic investment environment (buy-side preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience developing production-level systems in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with market data, execution systems, or trading infrastructure - ideally in an intraday or mid-frequency setting
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset; you'll be working closely with traders and fellow developers

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Capital Markets