Senior Python Quant Developer - Systematic Trading

About the role

This position is with a leading investment firm that runs systematic, computer‑driven trading strategies across equities, futures and FX. You will develop and maintain components for both live trading and simulation environments within a dedicated trading pod.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build robust infrastructure for research, back‑testing and live execution.
• Implement and maintain connections to execution and order‑management systems.
• Handle large data sets, optimise database schemas and ensure high‑performance data access.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to translate ideas into production‑ready code.
• Take ownership of deliverables, working both independently and as part of a small team.

Required profile

• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related quantitative discipline.
• 5+ years of experience building research and live‑trading infrastructure at a financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience with futures and foreign‑exchange markets.
• Strong commitment to ethical standards and high‑quality code.

Required skills

• Python
• SQL
• Database design

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with an annual discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays and paid sick leave.
• Private medical and dental coverage.
• Tier‑2 visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.