Python Developer - Quantitative Trading Technology

Tempest Vane Partners — United Kingdom · Posted ~9 hours ago

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Skills

Python Python application development Financial software engineering 5-10 years professional experience Software engineering Quantitative Finance Financial Software

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Join a small quantitative finance team as its first dedicated software developer. Build Python infrastructure and tooling that supports investment decision-making, working closely with quantitative researchers and traders. The role is focused on software engineering rather than mathematical model development.

Highlights

High-impact first developer role on a small quantitative trading team, offering significant ownership, close collaboration with researchers and traders, and strong potential for growth.

Description

Tempest Vane Partners have partnered with a systematic hedge fund in the search for a Python Developer to join the options and volatility desk. Working in a small team which at the moment is made up of quantitative researchers and traders, you will be responsible for building python infrastructure and tooling used to make investment decisions. This is first developer hire for this team, presenting an exciting opportunity for impact and growth for the successful applicant. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree from a top university and between 5-10 years of experience building Python applications for a bank, hedge fund, FinTech or trading firm. An awareness of statistical analysis and mathematical modelling is useful, although the role is purely focused on software engineering rather than building models and mathematics. Key Requirements 2.1 degree or higher in a STEM subject from a top university5-10 years of Python Development experience in the financial services industry (ideally working on trading infrastructure and front office systems)Exposure to cloud native, containerised platforms such as AWS and KubernetesStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently as the sole developer on a trading desk This is a chance to come into a brand new role on a fast paced trading desk and make a strong impact from day one. You will be rewarded exceptionally well in terms of compensation and career progression, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. *Please note this role is 5 days per week onsite at companies office which is based in Central London* For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly via Tempest Vane Partners