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Senior Python Developer - Hedge Fund

Client Server Ltd.
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer position is available in London with a salary of up to £130k on a two-year fixed-term contract.
  • The role involves building a Greenfield quant library for a hedge fund managing over $10 billion and requires expertise in Python and strong Git experience.
  • Candidates should be degree educated in a relevant discipline from a top-tier university and have a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model with three days in the London office and includes benefits such as pension and private healthcare.
  • Experience in a finance or trading environment is beneficial but not essential, with a focus on technical skills being more important.

Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer London to £130k (2 year FTC)

Hedge Fund with over $10 billion under management is seeking a technologist Python Developer to join their Quant Analytics team to build a Greenfield quant library from scratch and be the go to person for software engineering within the team.

This is a senior, hands-on role where you can make a real impact; you'll take ownership working across the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to deployment with a focus on complex backend systems.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in the London office with flexibility to work from home once a week; there's a friendly and collaborative environment with casual dress code and a range of facilities.

About you:

  • You are degree educated in a relevant discipline from a top tier university (Russel Group / Oxbridge), Computer Science preferred
  • You have expertise with Python
  • You have strong Git experience
  • You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
  • You have a good knowledge of APIs
  • Experience within a finance / trading environment is beneficial but not necessary, technical skills of greater importance

What's in it for you:

As a Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer you will earn a competitive package - please note this role is on a two year fixed term contract with full benefits:

  • Salary to £130k (negotiable) + bonus
  • Pension and Private Healthcare
  • Hybrid working (x3 days in London office)
  • Impactful role working on cutting edge AI technology
  • Excellent career growth opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this Senior Python Developer / Backend Software Engineer (SQL Git Python) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

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