At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to develop and automate real-time data systems using Python.
- Company: High-profile systematic trading hedge fund with a tech-driven culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary plus bonus, flexible office days, and a relaxed work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to learn from industry experts and grow your career in finance.
- Why this job: Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative space and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field and strong Python and database skills.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 110000 £ per year.
Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Python Data Engineer to join our high profile client, a well-known Systematic Trading Hedge Fund. They value technology, especially open-source solutions, scalability, and robust performance.
This role will be working with a large distributed system (built in Python and Java) automating a large volume of real-time data into a portfolio management system. We are looking for an engineer with strong Python and database knowledge who is eager to learn about risk and expand a data platform from scratch with support on the financial side.
The Python Data Engineer must have:
- ~2:1 Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Chemistry degree from a Red Brick UK or EU University
- ~3 years plus commercial development experience
- Strong and demonstrable core Python coding
- Strong database skills (mix of SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL)
- Experience in financial services, ideally fund/wealth management
- Experience in software development within the enterprise space
- An understanding of computing fundamentals, object-oriented programming, threading, concurrency, and distributed systems
The environment is relaxed and open, allowing time to think and make the right decisions. My client is based in Central London but does not require office work unless a core meeting is called.
Technologies involved include: Distributed Systems, Python, Data Science, DevOps, Linux, AWS, Java, CloudWatch.
Python Data Engineer - AWS in London employer: Quant Capital
At Quant Capital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that mirrors the culture of leading tech giants like Facebook and Google. Our London office fosters a collaborative atmosphere where employees are encouraged to think critically and make impactful decisions, while also providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mastery of cutting-edge technology in the trading operations space. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive in their roles.
