Python Developer

Senior Front Office Python Developer – Systematic Hedge Fund - £200k to £300k

A leading Systematic Hedge Fund is looking to hire a Senior Front Office Python Developer to take a hands-on role within their highly profitable Systematic Trading team.

The Role:

You will be working closely with the PM, Quant Researchers, and Trade Execution teams, collaborating on a wide variety of projects including:

• Designing robust architecture for Systematic Trading.
• Delivering new trading strategies.
• Onboarding new datasets.
• Continuously developing the portfolio and risk tools.
• Developing enhancements to trade execution.

Requirements:

This is a Python Developer role with an emphasis on production-level coding. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience writing production code in a financial domain. As this is a 360 Front Office Developer role, the team is looking to speak with enthusiastic candidates who will proactively seek to get involved where needed.

• Passion for technology and software development.
• Interest in finance.
• Commercial Python experience.
• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or STEM subjects.

Nice to Have:

• Fixed Income experience.
• Systematic Trading experience.

We encourage you to apply even if you think you may not currently fit all these requirements – as long as you are willing to work hard and learn, we want to hear from you. Unfortunately, our client is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.