IT & Software

Python Engineer

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this Python Engineer role, you will work on the Trading Technology desk of a global High Frequency Trading firm, building tools and systems that support automated trading and ETF analysis. You’ll collaborate directly with traders to develop data-driven insights, pricing, and risk tools, while scaling high-performance Python-based solutions. The position blends software development with quantitative analysis in a fast, open culture. This is a technically demanding opportunity at the bleeding edge of market tech, with strong impact on trading performance.

Responsibilities
  • Develop tools to analyze data patterns and support portfolio construction and risk for ETFs
  • Price and break down ETF instruments and contribute to market-making workflows
  • Build trading systems, rapid application development, and trading algorithms
  • Provide financial and operational support on the trading desk working closely with traders
  • Learn and work with fixed-income ETFs and market-making processes across multiple exchanges
Key requirements
  • Python programming
  • Proficient with libraries for data processing (sklearn, NumPy, pandas)
  • Web development experience (Nginx, Flask, JavaScript)
  • PostgreSQL
  • Linux proficiency
  • Interest in data science
  • Experience working in a Linux environment
  • 2:1 STEM Degree from a Redbrick
  • strong problem-solving mindset
  • collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting
  • ability to think clearly and make right decisions under pressure
  • Python
  • scikit-learn
  • NumPy

Reference: WJ-747_30137791

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