Quantitative Developer - Python

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking experienced Quantitative Developers to drive innovative projects and technological ownership. This opportunity allows for significant input on systems architecture and the development of new trading platforms, alongside a competitive remuneration package. The ideal candidate will possess strong Python skills and a STEM background, ensuring successful integration into dynamic project teams.

Benefits

Flexible working from home policy

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Quantitative Developer.
• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Strong academic background ideally in STEM.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delivery, ensuring complete front-to-back solutions.
• Design tools to adapt to market and asset class changes.
• Collaborate closely with business and other developers.

Skills

Python

Communication

Teamwork

Education

STEM degree

Job description

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We are seeking strong Python focused Quantitative Developers with 4 years + of experience to join one of the most successful hedge funds in London. There are roles across multiple teams so they can find the best fit for your experience and skill set!

The fund is currently building out a new arm of the business so there is a wide variety of greenfield projects including building out a new trading platform and migrating the existing platforms to a cloud-native architecture. Coming in at this crucial moment, you will have technical ownership and autonomy from the get-go, as well as the freedom to speak with the business and input your opinions.

Role:

• Take ownership of delivery, understanding the feature to be delivered and owning the front to back solution.
• Design imaginative and flexible tools that keep pace with the continual expansion into different markets/asset classes in which the business is trading and the style they trade them.
• Work extremely closely with the business, collaborating with other developers and quants to improve the overall architecture of the systems.

Requirements:

• Strong programming experience in Python.
• Strong academic background – Ideally a STEM degree.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ideally Commodities or Fixed Income experience.
• Lucrative compensation – above market standard base salary with incredible bonus structure.
• Constant exposure to a strategic business area of the company without needed any prior experience within the financial domain.
• Flexible working from home policy.
• Free Gym Membership.

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