Python Developer

Hedge Fund
London
9 months ago
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Job Description

About Us:

We are one of the world’s leading commodities trading houses, leveraging sophisticated technology to trade a broad range of energy, metals, and agricultural commodities globally. Our success is driven by cutting-edge analytics, high-frequency data processing, and a commitment to innovation. We are now looking for a Senior Python Engineer to join our dynamic team in London and drive our next wave of technological advancements.


Role Overview:

As a Senior Python Engineer, you will be at the heart of our technology platform, building robust systems that enhance our trading strategies, risk management, and data analysis. You will collaborate closely with quants, data scientists, and traders, providing Python-based solutions that directly impact the profitability of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where you can push the boundaries of technology in financial markets.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain highly efficient Python-based applications for commodities trading, risk management, and real-time data analysis.
  • Build scalable, high-performance data pipelines to process large datasets from multiple sources, including real-time market data and fundamental data.
  • Implement robust APIs and microservices to integrate trading systems, analytics platforms, and external data pro...

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