Python Software Engineer - Global Hedge Fund

Job description

I am working with a world leading quant hedge fund, operating across all liquid asset classes with a strong, technology-driven and scientific approach to investing.

Our client is looking for a Python Software Engineer to help evolve and scale their high-performance trading platform, delivering the speed and reliability that the fund relies on.

You will be responsible for building and maintaining business-critical systems, developing automation for deployment, monitoring, and incident response, and collaborating closely with front-office developers, researchers, traders, and platform teams to improve reliability, performance, and scalability across the platform.

Stack: Python, AWS, Linux

The firm offers a highly collaborative culture with strong engineering ownership, direct exposure to front-office trading systems, and the opportunity to design and operate technology in one of the world's leading quant hedge funds.

Please get in touch if this is of interest.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

15-01-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English