Python Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Python Developer (Fintech): Developing and maintaining custom order management systems and trading models with an accent on data ingestion, position tracking, and reporting. Focus on building robust, high-standard software in a collaborative environment with quantitative researchers and engineers.

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom (Onsite)

Salary: £80,000–£120,000

Company

A hedge fund based in Oxford specializing in innovative financial services.

What you will do

• Build and support systematic trading models.
• Develop data ingestion and distribution platforms.
• Construct and maintain position tracking, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with quantitative researchers, mathematicians, and trading analysts.
• Write high-standard, modern, robust, and well-tested code.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (1st class or 2:1) in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics, or Statistics.
• 2+ years of professional experience in Python programming.
• Proficiency in SQL and Pandas.
• Experience with Linux, bash scripting, and version control.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking.

Nice to have

• Experience with low-latency systems.
• Proficiency in C++.
• Knowledge of FIX messaging protocol.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a tight-knit team of top-tier industry professionals.
• Exposure to challenging greenfield software development.
• Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on complex financial trading infrastructure.