Python Developer, Real-Time Risk & Trading Systems

Hunter Bond — United Kingdom · Posted ~6 hours ago

Full-time Hybrid

Skills

Python Distributed systems Real-time data systems Market data Data pipelines High-performance computing Low-latency systems Risk systems Trading systems Portfolio monitoring Real-time data

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a small specialized engineering team building real-time risk and trading data infrastructure for systematic investment strategies. You will develop high-performance data services and pipelines, create tools for risk and portfolio analysis, automate trading workflows, and own mission-critical systems end-to-end. The role combines Python, distributed systems, market data, quantitative trading, and demanding latency and accuracy requirements in a hybrid environment.

Highlights

High-impact engineering role in a specialized quantitative trading environment, offering compensation up to £160K base plus bonus and benefits. Work includes high-performance real-time systems, large-scale trading data, risk analytics, automation, and end-to-end ownership of mission-critical platforms.

Description

Title: Python Developer Client: Elite Multi-Strat Fund Location: London (hybrid) £££: Up to £160,000 Starting Base + Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity: We're looking to add a high-impact engineer to a small, specialised team responsible for the real-time risk and trading data platform that powers systematic strategies across the firm. You’ll operate at the intersection of distributed systems, market data, and quantitative trading, designing high-reliability platforms that process large volumes of trading activity with strict latency and accuracy requirements. Your Responsibilities (Full Spec Avail): Build high-performance data services and pipelines that power real-time portfolio monitoringDevelop tools used by investment teams to analyse risk, exposures, and performanceAutomate critical trading lifecycle workflows across derivatives and multi-asset portfoliosPartner closely with traders and quantitative researchersOwn systems end-to-end within a mission-critical trading environment About You: Strong CompSci fundamentals (degree ideally in CompSci or equivalent)4+ years building production software or data systemsComfortable working with high-volume data pipelines, distributed services, or performance-sensitive platformsOwnership mindset with the ability to take complex systems from design to production Ready to build software where performance matters and every microsecond counts? Apply now or reach out to me directly via hhandelman@hunterbond.com