Senior Python Engineer - QIS Platform (Global Markets)

Grid Dynamics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Sports

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Job summary

Grid Dynamics is partnering with a leading global investment bank to recruit a Senior Python Engineer for the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Technology team in Global Markets. You will design, develop, and maintain production-grade Python applications and backend services within a distributed architecture, owning technical requirements and delivering business-critical functionality.

You will collaborate with quantitative developers, quants, and front-office stakeholders to expand the

Qualifications

• Strong Python development experience in a professional software engineering setting.
• Excellent understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles.
• Experience building backend services and multi-service applications.
• Ability to design, develop and deliver solutions independently from ambiguous requirements.
• Experience with distributed or service-oriented architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain production-grade Python applications and backend services.
• Build multi-service applications within a distributed architecture.
• Translate business objectives into practical engineering solutions.
• Contribute to QIS platform expansion across assets (Equities, Commodities, Credit, Rates).
• Collaborate with quants and front-office stakeholders to deliver business-critical functionality.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Python

OOP

Backend services

Distributed systems

Production support

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent delivery

Tools

Quartz platform

Beacon platform

Job description

Grid Dynamics is partnering with a leading global investment bank to recruit a Senior Python Engineer for the Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Technology team in Global Markets. You will design, develop, and maintain production-grade Python applications and backend services within a distributed architecture, owning technical requirements and delivering business-critical functionality.

You will collaborate with quantitative developers, quants, and front-office stakeholders to expand the