Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their Quantitative Analytics team in London. This high-impact role offers the chance to work on a greenfield project, transitioning from a legacy system to a modern Python-based infrastructure. You will collaborate directly with senior quants and the Head of Risk, gaining broad exposure to quantitative finance and front-office analytics. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Python development experience in financial services.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from a legacy C++ system to a Python-based infrastructure.
• Contribute to improvements in release cycles and API management.

Skills

Python

Cloud (Azure)

CI/CD (DevOps, Kubernetes)

SQL

Job description

Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield

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Greenfield Quant Engineering Build | $11bn Global Macro Hedge Fund | High-Impact Role

A mid-sized, globally recognised macro hedge fund managing $11 billion in AUM is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Quantitative Analytics team in London. The firm combines macroeconomic research with quantitative strategies, trading across FX, credit, interest rates, and commodities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a lean, high-performing team and work directly with the Head of Risk and senior quants on a greenfield build of a new analytics library. You'll lead the transition from a legacy C++ system to a Python-based infrastructure, playing a central role in shaping its design and implementation.

Why apply?

• High-impact, entrepreneurial role with full ownership across the software development lifecycle
• Greenfield infrastructure and automation build opportunity
• Direct access to decision-makers in a flat, collaborative environment
• Broad exposure to quantitative finance, front-office analytics, and infrastructure
• Key contributor to improvements in release cycles, API management, and overall development processes

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of professional Python development experience in financial services
• Cloud experience (preferably Azure)
• CI/CD pipeline and automation (DevOps, Kubernetes)
• SQL knowledge and database skills

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Seniority level

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  Entry level

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  Full-time

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  Finance and Information Technology

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