Senior Python Software Engineer

ic resources; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-strategy hedge fund in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to join their development team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining their proprietary backtesting and analytics platform using Python. Required qualifications include a MSc/PhD in a STEM discipline and strong Python development proficiency. Experience with libraries like NumPy and Pandas is essential. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in finance.

Benefits

Top of the market salaries

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python development is essential.
• Knowledge of financial markets or quantitative finance concepts is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain proprietary backtesting and analytics platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance platform functionalities.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure system stability.

Skills

Strong Python development proficiency

Experience with Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Polars

Experience in algorithmic development

Education

MSc/PhD in a STEM discipline

Job description

Senior Python Software Engineer

Top of the market salaries and healthcare!

My client is a multi-strategy hedge fund, looking to add a talented Senior Python Software Engineer to their Cambridge-based development team. You will be contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of their proprietary backtesting and analytics platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain the core functionalities of the platform using Python, and conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure stability and reliability.

They are looking for someone experienced in Python algorithmic development who is seeking to elevate their career in the finance space.

Requirements for this Senior Python Software Engineer position:

• MSc/PhD in a STEM discipline
• Strong Python development proficiency
• Experience with Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Polars, etc.
• Bonus: Knowledge of financial markets or quantitative finance concepts

If you are a Senior Python Software Engineer interested in joining an extremely talented development team, please apply to learn more!

If you are interested in this or other software opportunities across the UK, please contact Jack Bird.