Senior Python Engineer – PM Tools

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to join a pioneering team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge Python-based platform that integrates complex datasets and analytics for top-performing Portfolio Managers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in API design, and a strong understanding of equity and fixed income products. Join a dynamic and collaborative culture where your contributions will shape innovative investment strategies and technology solutions.

Benefits

Strong salary

Bonuses

Collaborative culture

Dynamic engineering atmosphere

Knowledge sharing with top-tier engineers

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with 4+ years in Python development.
• Solid experience in product building and user feedback iteration.

Responsibilities

• Build a Python-based platform for integrating datasets and analytics.
• Develop and maintain high-performance APIs for trading and risk management.

Skills

Python

API Design

Data-driven Approaches

Equity Products Knowledge

Fixed Income Products Knowledge

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Senior Python Engineer – PM Tools, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Summary

One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an experienced and energetic backend engineer to join a brand-new team pioneering sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies for their top-performing Portfolio Managers.

An involved and very hands-on role, you will help to build a Python-based platform to integrate datasets, analytics/pricing systems and tech platforms across the firm. You’ll also be part of an elite group deploying the platform to PMs; building & maintaining robust, high-performance APIs and services to support them in trading, risk management, tech analysis & research.

Successful candidates will likely have front-office experience in a similar role working with PMs, where you have demonstrated that you can adapt to steep learning curves and communicate well with both the business and technology.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ experience, including 4+ years of Python
• Solid experience building a product and rapidly iterating according to user feedback
• Good eye for API design, focused on scalability and reliability
• Familiarity with equity and/or fixed income products (in particular pricing/analytics)

Nice to Have

• Use of data-driven approaches

Rewards & Incentives

• Strong salary + bonuses
• Collaborative culture and an energetic, dynamic engineering atmosphere
• Build and share knowledge alongside top-tier engineers