Python Developer

Our client, a leading multi-strategy Hedge Fund in London seeks a top-tier Python Developer / Software Engineer to join a front-office trading development team. We are looking for a Python maestro to drive this company's technological evolution and shape its future! Candidates with Python 3 experience would be preferred.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Architecting and implementing high-performance Python-based solutions to support our multi-strategy trading platform, leveraging cutting-edge libraries and frameworks such as NumPy, pandas, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.
• Collaborating closely with quantitative analysts and traders to develop and deploy sophisticated algorithmic trading strategies, utilizing advanced mathematical models and machine learning techniques.
• Optimizing and fine-tuning existing Python codebase for maximum efficiency and scalability, employing techniques like parallel computing, asynchronous programming, and memory management.
• Spearheading the adoption of best practices and coding standards within the Python development team, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and reproducibility across all projects.

Technical Requirements:

• Expertise in Python programming language, with a deep understanding of its inner workings, including memory management, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in data science and machine learning libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, with hands-on experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Familiarity with financial markets and trading concepts, including equities, derivatives, options, and futures, coupled with a strong quantitative background and analytical mindset.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• The ideal candidate will be a Python luminary with a passion for finance and a track record of delivering game-changing solutions in high-pressure environments. They will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative culture, where innovation and excellence are celebrated.

In return for your expertise and dedication, we offer a competitive salary, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare, a leading pension scheme, free meals, an onsite gym, and flexible working arrangements.

If you're ready to elevate your Python prowess to new heights and revolutionize the world of finance, we want to hear from you.