Technical Architect / Lead Developer

Oxford Knight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is seeking a hands-on senior developer to lead their technical initiatives. You'll develop essential systems while mentoring a growing team, contributing to a collaborative culture focused on teamwork and innovation. With prominent hedge fund experience and strong development skills in .Net or Python, this is a unique opportunity. The firm values autonomy and impact, offering competitive salaries and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salaries + performance-based bonuses

Flexible working opportunities

High autonomy and entrepreneurial culture

Collaborative environment with impact

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience at similar financial institutions.
• Strong development background with modern technologies.
• Outstanding communication skills for presenting tech solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction of the firm's technology initiatives.
• Develop front-and back-office systems while mentoring the team.
• Shape the team's collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.

Skills

Hands-on .Net

Python

Strong communication skills

SDLC knowledge

DevOps best practices

Job description

Salary : circa £150-175k base, £250-300kTC

Summary

This successful systematic investment manager is looking to hire a hands‑on senior developer to be their technical lead. This exciting role will provide you with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the firm’s cutting‑edge technology and to shape the team going forward.

A company of circa 25 people with over $3bn AUM, you will be working on their systematic global macro fund as well as their new Quant Equity product.

As a hands‑on lead, you’ll spend at least 50% of your time developing front‑and back‑office systems. You’ll also build and manage the growing team of developers, setting standards and providing mentorship.

This role would be perfect for someone who is looking for greater ownership and thrives in a collaborative environment where there is a strong focus on teamwork and idea‑sharing.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience at similar financial institutions
• Strong development background, including hands‑on .Net and / or Python experience, deep SDLC knowledge, and familiarity with modern DevOps best practices
• Outstanding communication skills, comfortable presenting complex tech solutions to senior management and stakeholders
• Hedge fund experience across the full stack of trading is very advantageous
• Near‑future availability to start a new role would be a huge plus

Benefits

• Competitive salaries + performance‑based bonuses
• Flexible working opportunities
• Huge amounts of autonomy and an entrepreneurial culture
• Highly collaborative, with the chance to have a huge impact

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