Trading Execution Engineer

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech-driven quant hedge fund is seeking a developer specializing in C# and Python to enhance its trading systems. The role offers exposure to algorithmic trading, and a collaborative culture, with potential for significant career growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in C# or Python, experience with both preferred.
• High standards in code quality and good development practices.
• Experience with mature CI/CD processes and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance key components for trading systems.
• Work closely with traders and quants, support and run strategies.
• Design clean architecture and utilize advanced tools.

Skills

C#

Python

Code Quality

CI/CD

DevOps

Communication

Data Management

High Performance Computing

Quantitative Applications

Job description

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Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent scope for career growth.

As a crucial member of the development team specialising in C# and Python, your primary focus will be the building and enhancing key components for the firm. Working closely with traders and quants, this role offers exposure to many aspects of electronic/algorithmic trading and data management systems as you roll out, support and run strategies. You’ll design clean architecture and leverage state-of-the-art tools and components. They would welcome someone with new ideas who enjoys experimenting new technologies.

2024 is a big year of growth for this firm; this is the perfect time to apply!

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in C# or Python – experience working with both languages is strongly preferred
• Very high standards in code quality and good development practices
• Experience working within a mature CI/CD process, plus DevOps experience
• Understanding of structured/unstructured data management tools or techniques
• Good knowledge of real-time systems, high performance computing and quantitative applications is beneficial
• Comfortable working autonomously within a global team with excellent communication skills
• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure – Market leading
• Ability to have a direct and observable impact
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance