Trading Platform Python Engineer — High-Impact Tech

DRW; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified trading firm is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance their trading platform. The successful candidate will manage proprietary trading systems, write performance-sensitive Python code, and collaborate across teams to implement effective technology solutions. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience with Python are required. This role offers opportunities to work on impactful, high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience building demanding, live systems in Python.
• In-depth knowledge of Python, up to current standards (3.11 onwards).
• Solid understanding of data structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage technology requirements of proprietary trading systems.
• Utilize in-house infrastructure to improve trading workflows.
• Write performance-sensitive code and user-friendly APIs.

Skills

Python

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data structures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline

Tools

TeamCity

Jenkins

Linux

Job description

A diversified trading firm is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance their trading platform. The successful candidate will manage proprietary trading systems, write performance-sensitive Python code, and collaborate across teams to implement effective technology solutions. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience with Python are required. This role offers opportunities to work on impactful, high-profile projects.