Senior Python Software Engineer - Trading Systems

Old Mission; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary

Fully paid private medical, dental,  -

Robust Pension Scheme, income security

Fully stocked kitchen and free on-site

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Old Mission, a global trading firm with offices in London, is seeking a Software Engineer skilled in Python to join their engineering team. You will own and advance cutting-edge trading systems and mission-critical applications, collaborating with quants, traders and researchers across the globe.

You will bring at least 3 years of production Python experience, strong Linux skills, and a solid grasp of relational databases, while thriving in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• At least 3 years of Python experience in production.
• Strong Python proficiency on Linux.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative team player with ownership of projects.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Refine and advance trading systems and mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with quants, traders, and research teams to improve system adaptability and scalability.
• Own and drive exciting projects within a team environment.

Skills

Python (production)

Linux

PostgreSQL/MySQL

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Math/Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Old Mission, a global trading firm with offices in London, is seeking a Software Engineer skilled in Python to join their engineering team. You will own and advance cutting-edge trading systems and mission-critical applications, collaborating with quants, traders and researchers across the globe.

You will bring at least 3 years of production Python experience, strong Linux skills, and a solid grasp of relational databases, while thriving in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of