Python Developer (Algorithmic Trading)

TL;DR

Python Developer (Algorithmic Trading): Building, maintaining and optimising core systems that handle millions of events daily and perform real-time calculations with an accent on high-performance and maximum uptime. Focus on designing observable systems, integrating with C++ execution layer, profiling and refactoring code for algorithmic trading operations.

Location: London, Remote, UK

Salary: £150,000 - £175,000 Base + Bonus

Company

Elite algorithmic trading firm in London where core systems are the business itself.

What you will do

• Design and implement core systems acting as traffic control for algorithmic trading operations.
• Profile, optimise and refactor Python code ruthlessly for performance.
• Integrate high-performance C++ execution layer with core systems.
• Implement monitoring, logging and alerting to make systems highly observable.

Requirements

• Must be based in London, Remote, UK.
• Proud Computer Scientist with experience designing reliable, high-performance systems.
• Deep knowledge of Python internals like __slots__ and deque vs list.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, memory management and kernel thread scheduling.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on systems at the coal-face of 24/7 trading with real impact.
• Focus on building reliable systems that touch every part of the company.