Technical Lead

Durlston Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity from day one

Bonus on top of base pay

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in London is seeking a Principal Engineer to act as the main contact for Finance and Tech inquiries. You will lead hands-on projects leveraging your expertise in Python while contributing to a collaborative and thriving company culture. Ideal candidates should possess strong academic backgrounds and a willingness to learn, with a preference for experience in finance and technology environments. This role offers a competitive compensation package including equity and a bonus, supporting a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Academic qualifications demonstrating a strong foundation in relevant fields.
• Proven ability to work hard and adapt to new challenges.
• Experience within financial or tech sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for Finance and Tech inquiries.
• Lead and engage in front-office and systems-related projects.
• Utilize Python and other tools to create and uphold engineering solutions.

Skills

Expertise in Python

Experience in finance and technology environments

Willingness to learn

Academic background

Education

Proven academic background

Job description

Base pay range

Principal Engineer - Hybrid - London - Up to £180k base + Equity + Bonus

This range is provided by Durlston Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

We are working with a scientifically‑driven asset management firm, researching and developing state‑of‑the‑art scientific investment processes. They are a well‑established, but fairly early‑stage (less than 200 employees) trading firm based in London, dedicated to becoming a leading figure. They have one of the best cultures in the industry, with lots of flexibility and an office that people choose to go to, and they are massive on ownership, giving you the ability to set the standards for the engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go‑to person for Finance & Tech questions.
• Lead and contribute hands‑on on front‑office and systems‑based projects.
• Leverage expertise in Python (Python and Rust, with willingness to learn) to develop and maintain engineering solutions.

Compensation

Compensation package north of £180k base, with equity from day one and a bonus on top.

Qualifications

• Proven academic background.
• Willingness to work hard and learn.
• Experience in finance and technology environments is a plus.

We encourage you to apply even if you think you may not currently fit all these requirements – so long as you have proven academics and are willing to work hard and learn, we want to hear from you.

Note: if you haven't received a reply within 3 days, your application was possibly and unfortunately not accepted.