Senior Python Software Engineer

ic resources; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; 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 develop and maintain their proprietary backtesting and analytics platform. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD in a STEM field and strong Python development skills, as well as experience with relevant libraries like NumPy and Pandas. This role offers competitive salaries and the opportunity to work with a talented development team focused on stability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python development.
• Experience with major Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Polars.
• Knowledge of financial markets or quantitative finance concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development and maintenance of a proprietary backtesting and analytics platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on core functionalities.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging for stability.

Skills

Python development proficiency

Experience with NumPy

Experience with Pandas

Experience with Polars

Knowledge of financial markets

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 be collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain the core functionalities of the platform using Python, and you will conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure stability and reliability.

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

Qualifications

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

If you are a Senior Python Software Engineer and you are looking to join 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.