Python Developer
Summary
First developer hire on a systematic hedge fund's options and volatility desk in Central London, building Python infrastructure and tooling that quant researchers and traders use for investment decisions. Core stack is Python with cloud-native exposure to AWS and Kubernetes; role is onsite 5 days per week.
Tempest Vane Partners have partnered with a systematic hedge fund in the search for a Python Developer to join the options and volatility desk. Working in a small team which at the moment is made up of quantitative researchers and traders, you will be responsible for building python infrastructure and tooling used to make investment decisions. This is first developer hire for this team, presenting an exciting opportunity for impact and growth for the successful applicant.
The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree from a top university and between 5-10 years of experience building Python applications for a bank, hedge fund, FinTech or trading firm. An awareness of statistical analysis and mathematical modelling is useful, although the role is purely focused on software engineering rather than building models and mathematics.
Key Requirements
- 2.1 degree or higher in a STEM subject from a top university
- 5-10 years of Python Development experience in the financial services industry (ideally working on trading infrastructure and front office systems)
- Exposure to cloud native, containerised platforms such as AWS and Kubernetes
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well independently as the sole developer on a trading desk
This is a chance to come into a brand new role on a fast paced trading desk and make a strong impact from day one. You will be rewarded exceptionally well in terms of compensation and career progression, working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
*Please note this role is 5 days per week onsite at companies office which is based in Central London*