Senior Python Quant Developer – London Trading Systems

Oxford Knight

Greater London

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 200,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Annual discretionary bonus
Tier-2 visa sponsorship

Job summary

Oxford Knight is seeking a Senior Python Quant Developer in London to help build and optimize live trading and simulation components for a fast‑moving trading pod. The role emphasizes robust Python development, data handling, and integration with execution and order management systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in research and live trading infrastructure within financial institutions, with strengths in Python, SQL, and large datasets, and is prepared to own their work with

Qualifications

  • Masters or PhD in CS or quantitative field
  • 5+ years designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure
  • Experience with futures and FX execution systems
  • Strong Python and SQL skills with database design
  • Ability to work independently and in small teams; highest ethical standards
  • Tier-2 visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

  • Build components for live trading and simulations as part of a trading pod
  • Support integration with execution/order management systems
  • Collaborate with researchers and traders to enhance trading infrastructure

Skills

Python
SQL
Database design
Large datasets
Execution systems
Independent ownership
Ethics
Futures & FX knowledge

Education

Masters or PhD in Computer Science or quantitative discipline

Job description

Oxford Knight is seeking a Senior Python Quant Developer in London to help build and optimize live trading and simulation components for a fast‑moving trading pod. The role emphasizes robust Python development, data handling, and integration with execution and order management systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in research and live trading infrastructure within financial institutions, with strengths in Python, SQL, and large datasets, and is prepared to own their work with

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