Senior Developer / Lead Architect – Systematic Hedge Fund

Octavius Finance; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking a Senior Developer / Lead Architect to design and build data pipelines and systems for financial trading. This role offers the opportunity to step into a technical leadership position while remaining hands-on with coding. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python or C#, and a strong background in data engineering and ETL processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Python or C# development within financial services.
• Strong experience with data engineering and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices like CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines for financial data.
• Collaborate with traders to develop high-performance trading systems.
• Lead adoption of best practices in software development.

Skills

Python

C#

Data engineering

ETL pipelines

SQL

DevOps

CI/CD

Containerization

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure

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Senior Developer / Lead Architect – Systematic Hedge Fund, London

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Posted:

18.07.2025

Expiry Date:

01.09.2025

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Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines to ingest and process large volumes of financial data from various vendors
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to develop and support high-performance trading systems
• Develop monitoring tools and dashboards to ensure system stability
• Lead the adoption of best practices in software development, testing, and deployment
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers as the team grows
• Take a lead role in shaping the firm’s technical architecture and infrastructure strategy

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Python or C# development within financial services (ideally hedge funds)
• Strong experience with data engineering, ETL pipelines, and SQL databases
• Familiarity with modern DevOps practices including CI/CD, version control, and containerization
• Experience with cloud services (Azure preferred, but open to others)
• Demonstrated ability to work in small teams and take ownership of critical systems
• Strong academic background in computer science, engineering, or a related field

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing fund. The team is lean and performance-driven, offering exposure to both the trading floor and senior leadership. Ideal for someone looking to step up into a broader technical leadership role without giving up hands-on coding.