Senior Python Quantitative Developer sought to join a multi-award-winning Systematic Hedge Fund in a brand-new Core team designing and implementing a greenfield central Python/SQL/Linux/Docker platform for Backtesting, Pricing, Risk and Performance to be used across all Funds and Investment teams.
Our client is an early Quantitative Investment Boutique focusing on Scientific Investing and new ideas. They also boast a rare and enviable culture focusing on collaboration and communication, with no siloes whatsoever, and industry-leading tenure. The firm totals around 150 staff, all of whom are office-based three or more days per week.
This is a more technical Senior QD role which will involve collaborating with Quantitative Researchers and Portfolio Managers to design and implement scalable solutions, addressing complex business needs. Primarily, you will be charged with delivering and maintaining critical components of the investment infrastructure, including the Data Interface Layer, Central Risk Calculations, and Backtesting Frameworks utilized by diverse Investment teams.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Excellent Python skills, as per 5+ years of professional experience in a technically and/or scientifically complex and competitive environment, especially in Financial Markets.
* Hands-on experience with continuous integration and delivery systems such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD and a strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
* Knowledge of SQL for database management and query optimization.
* Proficiency in Linux and Docker, ideally including system administration and containerization for deployment and scaling.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
* Quantitative Finance experience and knowledge strongly preferred, most especially to include a deep understanding of Futures and Systematic Trading
* Experience in developing financial Backtesting systems for Quantitative Strategies.
* PhD/MSc level education in a numerate discipline from a top institution.
* MATLAB experience highly desirable.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class boutique Systematic Investment business, playing a key role in the delivery of a crucial core platform for use by cross-functional teams across multiple investment platforms.