At a Glance
- Tasks: Build innovative software for research and trading with Python in a dynamic team.
- Company: Leading hedge fund known for its high-performance engineering culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and impactful work from day one.
- Other info: Opportunity for ownership and growth in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Join top engineers and researchers to solve complex problems that shape the industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in a technical field and experience with Python and modern engineering practices.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
London | Hedge Fund | Python | Research & Trading Technology
We're looking for an experienced Python Developer to work alongside Quantitative Researchers, designing and building the software that underpins research, analytics and live trading. You'll join a highly technical environment where engineering quality, performance and collaboration are valued just as highly as innovation.
This isn't a traditional application development role. You'll help create the tools, workflows and platforms that enable researchers to move quickly from ideas to production, taking ownership throughout the full software lifecycle.
What you'll be doing
- Partnering with Quantitative Researchers to build software supporting research and trading
- Developing scalable Python applications and workflows
- Designing high-performance solutions for processing and analysing large datasets
- Collaborating with engineering teams to build reusable software components
- Taking ownership from design through to deployment and ongoing improvementSupporting business-critical systems within a modern engineering environment
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Quantitative Finance or a similar technical discipline
- Understanding of data processing, storage and analysis
- Experience with modern software engineering practices including Git and Agile
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with highly technical stakeholders
- C++ or KDB+/q
- Quantitative or financial engineering experience
- Logging and monitoring platforms
- Database technologies
- Software architecture and solution design
Why apply?
You'll work alongside some of the brightest engineers and quantitative researchers in the industry, solving complex technical problems that directly influence research and trading. This is an environment where ownership is encouraged, engineering standards are exceptionally high and your work will have a genuine impact from day one.
If you enjoy solving difficult technical challenges with Python and want to work in a collaborative, high-performance engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Quantitative Developer employer: Ncounter Technology Recruitment
Ncounter Technology Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the West of England where innovation meets national security. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and personal development, employees benefit from a comprehensive training programme and a generous benefits package, including a 10% pension contribution, ensuring both professional growth and financial security. Join us to be part of a team that values your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that protect our nation.
Contact Details:
Ncounter Technology Recruitment Recruitment Team
