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Backend Software Engineer Python API

Client Server
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London SW7, England

Salary

£100,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading Hedge Fund in London is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with expertise in Python to join their Quant Analytics team, offering a salary of up to £130k plus bonus.
  • This senior role involves building a quant library and requires ownership of the full software development lifecycle, focusing on complex backend systems.
  • Candidates should possess strong experience with Git, a solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, and knowledge of APIs, with a degree from a top-tier university preferred.
  • While experience in a finance or trading environment is beneficial, technical skills are prioritized for this position.
  • The role offers hybrid working arrangements, excellent career growth opportunities, and additional perks such as a free onsite gym and catered lunches.

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python API) London to £130k

One of the world's oldest Hedge Funds with over $10 billion under management is seeking a technologist Backend Software Engineer to join their Quant Analytics team to build a quant library, working closely with Quants as the go to person for software engineering within the team.

This is a senior, hands-on role where you can make a real impact; you'll take ownership working across the full software development lifecycle from requirements through to deployment with a focus on complex backend systems.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in the London office with flexible hours you'll be based in amazing offices with free onsite gym as well as other perks such as catered lunches and the flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

  • You have expertise with modern Python backend software engineering and can provide subject matter expertise
  • You are collaborative and pragmatic, able to push back and represent technology to the business
  • You have strong Git experience
  • You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
  • You have a good knowledge of APIs
  • You are degree educated in a relevant discipline from a top tier university, Computer Science preferred
  • Experience within a finance / trading environment is beneficial but not necessary, technical skills of greater importance

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python API Git) you will earn a competitive package:

  • Salary to £130k (negotiable) + bonus
  • Pension and Private Healthcare
  • Hybrid working (x3 days in London office)
  • Impactful role working on cutting edge AI technology
  • Excellent career growth opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python API Git) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

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