Technical Architect / Lead Developer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic investment manager in London is seeking a Technical Architect / Lead Developer to shape the team's technology and drive development efforts. This hands-on position offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and significant autonomy. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in financial institutions with a strong background in .Net and/or Python, alongside communication skills to present complex solutions to stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Performance-based bonuses

Flexible working opportunities

Autonomy in work

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience at similar financial institutions.
• Familiarity with modern DevOps best practices.
• Near-future availability to start a new role would be a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of front- and back-office systems.
• Build and manage a growing team of developers.
• Set standards and provide mentorship.

Skills

Hands-on .Net and/or Python experience

Deep SDLC knowledge

Outstanding communication skills

Hedge fund experience across the full stack

Job description

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Technical Architect / Lead Developer, London

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Client:

Oxford Knight

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

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 ExperienceRequired:

• 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 managementand stakeholders
• Hedge fund experienceacross the full stack of trading is very advantageous
• Near-future availability to start a new role would be a huge plus
• 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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