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Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm

Python Engineer - Crypto- Global Quant Firm

Posted 3 July by eFinancialCareers
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Competitive salary
London , South East England
Permanent, full-time
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Salary: up to £175k + bonus

Summary

One of the largest global HFT funds looking for a highly proactive engineer to join their rapidly expanding crypto division as they help shape the future of the industry.

In this role, you will develop a deep understanding of the crypto landscape and underlying data that powers the firm's crypto trading business. You'll join the development group building a robust and resilient back office, responsible for inventory management & monitoring, reconciliations, calculations and reporting. You'll also collaborate with traders and the ops team, assisting with data management, identifying data integrity issues and solving mission-critical problems.

Unique in their field, this firm combines the lively, positive spirit of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Requirements
  • Minimum 3+ years' hands-on development experience
  • Strong Python skills required (some C++ would be a plus)
  • Experience with SQL databases (MySQL and Clickhouse) and messaging solutions (e.g. Kafka) is required
  • Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or its equivalent) from a top-tier university
  • Proponent of clean, robust design

Desirable
  • Back office experience preferable: good understanding of trade positions, P&L, and how these values are computed from raw trade data
  • Experience with large data volumes processing and distributed systems is a major plus.

NB: Please don't apply if you're a fresh graduate

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary & bonus
  • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
  • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
  • Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes


Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch.

Andy Stirling-Martin

in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946

Reference: 53021333

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