Python Developer – High Frequency Trading - Multi Strategy Hedge Fund - Multi Billion Dollar He[...]

Mondrian Alpha; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Dynamic work environment

Collaboration with top-tier professionals

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

An established industry player in investment management is seeking a skilled Python Developer to join their high-frequency trading team. This role provides a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious hedge fund environment, where you'll develop and optimize cutting-edge trading technology. Collaborating with elite engineers and top investment professionals, you'll design scalable, low-latency systems and contribute to high-impact projects. If you have a passion for building high-performance applications and want to engage with innovative technologies, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Python development for trading applications.
• Strong understanding of SQL and database technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-performance Python applications for trading.
• Collaborate with quants and traders to implement trading algorithms.

Skills

Python programming

SQL

Distributed systems

Messaging queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Data structures and algorithms

Unix/Linux environments

DevOps and CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

Job description

Python Developer – High Frequency Trading

Join a leading multi-strategy hedge fund, where you’ll collaborate with elite engineers and top investment professionals to develop cutting-edge trading technology.

We are seeking highly skilled Python Engineers with 3+ years of experience to join a leading multi-strategy hedge fund. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven trading environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Python applications for trading, research, and risk management.
• Build scalable, low-latency systems to support real-time financial data processing.
• Work closely with quants, traders, and data scientists to implement sophisticated trading algorithms.
• Ensure system performance, reliability, and robustness through rigorous testing and optimization.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based deployment strategies.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing codebases to improve efficiency and execution speeds.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong Python programming expertise with experience in building scalable applications.
• Familiarity with SQL and database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and scripting.
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools is a plus.

Why Join?

• Work in a prestigious and highly profitable hedge fund, offering some of the best compensation packages in the market.
• Engage in high-impact projects within a dynamic and technology-driven environment.
• Collaborate with top-tier professionals in front-office trading, risk management, and quantitative analytics.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud-based technologies, containerization, and automation tools.
• Immediate opportunities to contribute meaningfully and drive innovation.

If you are passionate about building high-performance Python applications and want to work with some of the best minds in the industry, apply today!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries

Investment Management, Software Development, and Financial Services