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Senior Software Engineer (Python) | Hedge Fund

TN United Kingdom

London

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days ago

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An established industry player in the hedge fund sector is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Python and software architecture. This role involves collaborating with portfolio management and technology teams to define architecture standards and implement cloud best practices. You will drive the disruption of existing systems while overseeing software and infrastructure enhancements. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will shape the future of trading technology and make a significant impact on the firm's operations. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

10+ years of experience in software architecture and implementation.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science required.

Define architecture and delivery for trading and technology platforms.
Drive disruption of systems and oversee software and infrastructure enhancements.

Software architecture

Python

C# or Java or C++

Containers and Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Distributed high throughput systems

Infrastructure as code (Terraform)

Documentation skills

Event-driven systems

Security patterns and distributed authentication

CI/CD platforms

Open-source contributions

Kubernetes certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD platforms

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Senior Software Engineer (Python) | Hedge Fund, London

Client:

Selby Jennings

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer, Core Engineering (Python)

Macro Hedge Fund - London, UK

Our client is a global macro hedge fund, currently searching for an experienced technologist to help define the architecture and delivery for their trading and technology platforms.

The Senior Software Engineer will partner with portfolio management and technology teams, working on architecture standards and applying cloud best practices. You'll be responsible for driving the disruption of their systems and overseeing the delivery of software and infrastructure enhancements.

Required Skills:

10+ years, hands-on experience architecting and implementing software
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience
Software engineering experience with Python and one other object-oriented programming language (e.g. C#, Java, C++)
Experience working with containers and Kubernetes
Experience building RESTful APIs
Experience working with distributed high throughput systems
Experience working with configuration/infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform)
Detailed documentation skills - ability to represent ideas, requirements, reference architecture and problems in clear, concise, and business-friendly documents
Experience working with event-driven systems
Experience with security patterns and distributed authentication
Experience with CI/CD platforms and automation of SDLC processes
Contributions to open-source libraries, projects, or communities
Any Kubernetes resource specialisations or certifications

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