iSAM Vector - Senior Quantitative Developer in City of London

iSAM Vector – Senior Quantitative Developer

Department: Vector Quant Development

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London

Description

We are looking for a senior developer to join our quantitative development team for the iSAM Vector systematic fund. In this hands‑on position you will be exposed to every part of the platform and expected to work directly with researchers and developers from across the firm.

We like to recruit smart self‑directed professionals who are interested in a hands‑on position within a trading firm with a lot of scope for autonomy and directly adding value to our core business. Due to the small size of the team and rapid development cycle, an open mind and willingness to learn are essential.

The role offers significant business exposure and great potential to learn more about systematic trading and to apply any previous expertise in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain python platforms for research and development
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers and developers to translate research prototypes into robust production code
• Design and implement data solutions and APIs
• Assist in supporting production python and investment management processes

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong developer with excellent Python/Numpy and strong design skills
• Experience in working with quant researchers in a research environment
• Proven ability to deliver well‑tested, quality software
• Experience in large scale python production systems (ETL pipelines, data caches, cross systems APIs)
• Maths: Strong Mathematical skills – regression, linear algebra, optimisation.
• A capacity to take on a variety of work
• A collaborative mindset with an appetite to share knowledge and skills
• Desire to improve existing practices
• 5y+ experience