🐍 Python Engineer
📍 London (Hybrid)
💷 Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
🚀 The Opportunity
An industry-leading global hedge fund is looking for a Python Engineer to join its front-office technology team, partnering directly with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts to build the tools and platforms that drive investment performance.
This is a highly visible, business-facing role where you'll develop critical technology used to support research, trading, and portfolio management activities. Your work will have a direct impact on investment decisions, operational efficiency, and overall trading performance.
🔧 What You'll Be Doing
* Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications supporting trading, research, and portfolio management
* Build bespoke analytics, reporting, and visualisation tools in collaboration with investment teams
* Develop and optimise data pipelines for large-scale financial datasets
* Automate complex workflows and enhance the efficiency of research and trading processes
* Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Quants, and Analysts to deliver innovative, business-critical solutions
🌟 Why Join?
💼 Front-Office Environment
Partner directly with investment professionals and gain exposure to live trading strategies and decision-making processes.
⚡ High Impact Work
Build systems and tools that directly influence research, portfolio construction, and trading outcomes.
🧠 Exceptional Team
Collaborate with highly accomplished engineers, quants, and investment professionals in a collaborative, low-ego culture.
🚀 Modern Technology & Ownership
Take ownership of meaningful projects while working with cutting-edge technologies and large-scale datasets.
💰 Outstanding Compensation
Receive a highly competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and
long-term career growth opportunities.
✅ What We're Looking For
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline
* Strong Python development experience within high-performance, data-intensive, or distributed environments
* Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including system design and code quality
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
➕ Nice to Have
* Exposure to financial markets, trading systems, or quantitative research environments
* Experience working with large-scale data pipelines and cloud-based technologies
* Knowledge of equities, fixed income, derivatives, or alternative asset classes
📩 Interested?
If you're a Python Engineer looking to work in a front-office environment where technology directly drives investment performance, we'd love to hear from you.
📧 Apply now or contact for a confidential discussion.