Python Trading Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Selby Jennings Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Quant Developer to join our elite trading desk, collaborating closely with some of the industry's brightest minds in both quantitative trading and software engineering.

What You'll Do

You will develop and optimize latency-driven trading systems using Python, work directly with traders and quantitative analysts, and lead the entire development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience as a Python developer in the financial industry, with a focus on quantitative development, ideally within a hedge fund or high-frequency trading environment.
  • Proven experience in latency-sensitive, high-performance trading system development, ideally using Python as the primary language.
  • Deep expertise in Python programming and a strong command of relevant Python libraries for scientific and financial computation (e.g., NumPy, pandas, SciPy).
  • Solid understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and quantitative finance principles.
  • Proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and optimization techniques for low-latency systems.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside traders and quantitative professionals, translating their requirements into technical solutions.
  • Experience with multi-threading and concurrent programming, especially as it relates to Python, to optimize and enhance system performance.


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