Senior Python Developer - Hedge Fund

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their Quant Analytics team in London. This impactful role offers a competitive salary up to £130k and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology. You will take ownership of the software development lifecycle, collaborating with Quants and contributing to the development of a quant library. With flexible working options, a friendly environment, and excellent career growth opportunities, this position is perfect for a technologist looking to make a real impact in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Pension

Private Healthcare

Flexible working hours

Casual dress code

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern Python software engineering.
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Ownership across the full software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with Quants to build a quant library.

Skills

Python

Git

APIs

OOP

Data Structures

Design Patterns

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Job Description:

Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer London to £130k

Hedge Fund with over $10 billion under management is seeking a technologist Python Developer to join their Quant Analytics team to build a quant library, working closely with Quants as the go-to person for software engineering within the team.

This is a senior, hands-on role where you can make a real impact; you'll take ownership working across the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to deployment with a focus on complex backend systems.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in the London office with flexible hours and work from home once a week; there's a friendly and collaborative environment with casual dress code and a range of facilities.

About you:

• You have expertise with modern Python software engineering and can provide subject matter expertise
• You are collaborative and pragmatic, able to push back and represent technology to the business
• You have strong Git experience
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You have a good knowledge of APIs
• You are degree educated in a relevant discipline from a top-tier university, Computer Science preferred
• Experience within a finance / trading environment is beneficial but not necessary, technical skills of greater importance

What's in it for you:

As a Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £130k (negotiable) + bonus
• Pension and Private Healthcare
• Hybrid working (x3 days in London office)
• Impactful role working on cutting-edge AI technology
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (SQL Git Python) opportunity.

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