Data Engineer - HFT - London- Leading Quant Fund
  • England,London
  • full-time
  • Competitive salary
Job Description:
Summary

The positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading HFT firm is looking for a dynamic software engineer to join one of their most successful quant trading teams. Collaborating extensively with traders and other technologists, you’ll design, write and maintain a complex Python infrastructure. This role is as front office as developers come within the firm without being a Quant.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about: data, development, and keen to learn about automated electronic trading. They are very keen to see people with an interest in sports / sports betting. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, with a focus on processes that are robust, scalable and fault-tolerant. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions.

The trading team see technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies.

Financial experience is not essential; just an eagerness to learn, and learn quickly.

Requirements
*Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to make the right engineering decisions to achieve maintainability, extensibility and debuggability
*Solid knowledge of Python and Linux (some C++ preferable)
*Self-directed; able to take ownership of several projects at once
*Knowledge of SQL, Redis, InfluxDB is a bonus
*Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
*An interest in sports / sports betting is advantageous

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

Benefits
*Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market rate / are flexible for the right candidate
*They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
*Collaborative and rewarding work environment and culture
*Free breakfast , lunch and dinner


Contact
If this sounds like you, or you would like to know more, please get in touch.

Andy Stirling-Martin

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Job number 1695739
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