Senior Python Quant Developer – London

Oxford Knight; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Senior Python Quant Developer in London. The successful candidate will develop trading infrastructure for equities, futures, and FX. A strong background in programming and experience in financial systems are essential. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic trading environment with opportunities for substantial career growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual discretionary bonus

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in live trading infrastructure at a financial institution.
• Experience in futures and FX trading.
• Ability to take ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Building components for live trading and simulations.
• Collaborating within a small trading pod.
• Designing and developing research and trading infrastructure.

Skills

Python

SQL

Database Design

Large Datasets

Education

Masters or PhD in Computer Science or Quantitative Discipline

Job description

Senior Python Quant Developer – London, London

Client: Oxford Knight

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 33815980fe25

Job Views: 47

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

Location: London – Hybrid

This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s premier investment firms.

The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. You will be building components for both live trading and simulations as part of a trading pod.

Requirements:

• Masters or PhD in computer science or other quantitative discipline
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure at a financial institution, including experience in futures and FX
• Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with SQL, database design, and large datasets
• Willing to take ownership of your work, working both independently and within a small team
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards
• Competitive base salary and annual discretionary bonus