Software Engineer - Top Global Hedge Fund - Up To £400k Tc

Looking to join one of the top global hedge funds at the forefront of innovation and development?You will be joining as an Engineer, working directly with Quantamental Researchers to ensure the business is making the best trades, quickly. In essence, you will be directly responsible for the success of the firm’s trading strategies. You will be a part of a small, core team in the business, driving change and innovation whilst using modern technologies. There will be plenty of ownership in this position as you will be expected to hit the ground running from the start. You will be responsible for maintaining relationships with Quant Researchers, being able to liaise and understand their issues and requirements. One of the main aspects of the position will be to ensure large volumes of data are being made accessible, enabling the researchers to act quick and automating tasks.There are multiple points of focus in this position, with your day to day being different from one week to the next, so be prepared to join a fast-paced, exciting environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong backend engineer with exposure to data pipelines and the ability to think critically.You will be expected to have deep Python knowledge and experience with highly distributed systems, dealing with large volumes of data – some elements of data science would be a plus. Interested in joining the hub of technology and business? Get in touch with up to date CV required.