Market Access Platform Engineer – Systematic Quant Fund

About the role

Our client, a leading tech‑driven systematic hedge fund, is seeking a Market Access Platform Engineer to join its Market Access team in London. You will build and support the systems that connect the firm to exchanges, brokers and data providers, playing a key role in the firm’s growth and technological edge.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain market data ingestion and distribution platforms.
• Collaborate with exchanges, vendors, traders and internal engineering teams to ensure reliable data feeds.
• Manage project lifecycles, from requirements gathering through implementation and documentation.
• Provide operational support and troubleshoot issues affecting market connectivity.
• Drive improvements and automation across market access workflows.

Required profile

• Strong understanding of financial markets and exchange data feeds.
• Proactive attitude with the ability to drive initiatives to completion.
• Attention to detail in documentation and task tracking.
• Experience working with data pipelines is a plus.

Required skills

• Python programming.
• Bash scripting.
• Basic C++ development or deployment experience (preferred).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Collaborative, creative environment with a relaxed, casual culture.
• Healthy work‑life balance.