Quantitative Python Developer (open to tech firm background) – Tier 1 Buyside Firm

Ashford Benjamin Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Free meals & gym reimbursement

Private healthcare

Education assistance

Corporate discounts

Flat hierarchy

Job summary

Ashford Benjamin Ltd. in Hong Kong is seeking a Quantitative Python Developer to join the front office quantitative trading function, turning research insights into robust Python solutions and providing reliable data access and automation workflows.

The role collaborates with quants and researchers, builds production-grade applications, and leads projects from analysis through delivery. A candidate with 2+ years of software engineering experience and a CS degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Python and production-grade Python applications
• Experience with testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices

Responsibilities

• Partner with quantitative traders and researchers to design and build robust reporting and analytical tools
• Evaluate and integrate datasets to generate actionable insights for trading opportunities
• Build, deploy, and support production-grade Python applications used by the trading team
• Lead projects end-to-end from analysis to delivery
• Provide user training and promote sound software engineering practices
• Provide Tier 3 production support as needed

Skills

Python

Software engineering

Testing & QA

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

About the Role

A global Tier-1 buyside firm is seeking a Quantitative Python Developer to join its front office quantitative trading function. The team partners closely with quantitative traders and researchers to turn research insights into practical, production-grade Python solutions, while also enabling users with reliable access to data and automation workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with quantitative traders and researchers to design and build robust reporting and analytical tools that support trading strategies and performance monitoring
• Explore, evaluate, and integrate alternative datasets to generate actionable insights and contribute to innovative trading opportunities
• Build, deploy, and support production-grade Python applications used by the trading team
• Lead projects end-to-end—from analysis and design through to implementation and delivery
• Support users through training and by promoting sound software engineering practices
• Provide Tier 3 production support as needed

What You Offer

• 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Python, with solid software engineering fundamentals
• Experience building, deploying, and supporting production-grade Python applications
• Proven ability to design, extend, and maintain clean, efficient, production-ready Python code and libraries
• Strong focus on automated testing, code reviews, and software engineering best practices
• Ability to prioritize effectively and operate autonomously in a dynamic environment
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

What the Firm Offers

• Collaborative, intellectually driven culture.
• Healthy work-life balance with reasonable hours.
• Free breakfast and lunch, gym reimbursement, social events.
• Private healthcare, education assistance, and corporate discounts.
• Flat hierarchy and greenfield impact