Python Developer – Real‑time Risk & Trading Platform

About the role

We are seeking a high‑impact Python engineer to join a small, specialised team building the real‑time risk and trading data platform that powers systematic strategies across the firm. The role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, market data and quantitative trading, delivering high‑reliability services with strict latency and accuracy requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Build high‑performance data services and pipelines that enable real‑time portfolio monitoring.
• Develop tools for investment teams to analyse risk, exposures and performance.
• Automate critical trading‑lifecycle workflows across derivatives and multi‑asset portfolios.
• Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative researchers to translate business needs into robust software.
• Own systems end‑to‑end within a mission‑critical trading environment.

Required profile

• Strong computer‑science fundamentals, typically a degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience building production software or data systems.
• Comfortable working with high‑volume data pipelines, distributed services or performance‑sensitive platforms.
• Ownership mindset with the ability to take complex systems from design to production.
• Motivation to build software where every microsecond counts.

Required skills

• Python

What we offer

• Up to £160,000 starting base salary.
• Performance‑based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangement in London.