Durlston Partners

About the Company

Durlston Partners began recruiting for the world's best Hedge Funds in 2010 and we have grown our business to deliver best-in-class talent to companies in Tech, Quant Finance, Portfolio Management, Data Science & Digital Assets.

Our team operates from our offices in London, New York and Dubai. Led by 5 Partners, we have achieved organic growth and self-funded success without external investment.

Our clients include leading hedge funds, banks, family offices, and AI / Machine Learning firms across global financial hubs such as London, New York, Zurich, Hong Kong, UAE, Qatar and Singapore.

We have played a pivotal role in building teams for multi-billion dollar hedge funds and have provided valuable intelligence and compensation trend insights to support CEOs during critical organisational milestones, including capital raises and M&As.

Want to join a team of brilliant head-hunters, recognised as the best in the market? We are eagerly looking to speak with experienced recruiters in our space.

Contact: hello@durlstonpartners.com for all enquiries.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Lead Software Engineer Role Summary: Own and advance the core e‑commerce technology stack, leading the migration to Shopify. Expectations: Deliver a high‑performance, scalable Shopify storefront that boosts conversion; collaborate cross‑functionally with design, product, and growth teams. Key Responsibilities: • Lead Shopify build‑out and migration (Online Store 2.0, Liquid, API integrations). • Design, develop, and maintain front‑end and back‑end systems for performance and scalability. • Work with design and marketing to optimise UX and conversion rates. • Integrate third‑party APIs and automation tools. • Champion best practices for code quality, deployment, and continuous improvement. • Partner with founders and leadership on new product launches. Required Skills: • Minimum 4 years software engineering experience. • 2 + years building or scaling Shopify storefronts or apps (Liquid, JavaScript, REST/GraphQL). • Proficiency in modern front‑end frameworks (React, Vue, or equivalent). • Strong understanding of web performance, caching, and SEO. • Product‑oriented mindset; ability to collaborate with creative and commercial teams. • Proactive, hands‑on approach; thrives in fast‑paced startup environments. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

11-11-2025

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Senior Frontend Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Frontend Developer Role Summary: Own and lead the Shopify front‑end transformation for a high‑growth e‑commerce brand, delivering high‑performance, conversion‑optimized digital experiences. Expectations: Deliver end‑to‑end Shopify development, guide the migration strategy, set technical standards, and collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, ops, and design. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the migration of the existing e‑commerce platform to Shopify. - Build, test, and maintain scalable, performant front‑end solutions using Liquid, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS/SCSS. - Optimize UX, site speed, and conversion metrics across the customer journey. - Integrate third‑party tools, internal APIs, and data layers. - Define and enforce technical best practices, coding standards, and quality gates. - Mentor and collaborate with junior developers and stakeholders. Required Skills: - 4+ years of full‑stack web development experience, with at least 2 years specialized in Shopify. - Strong proficiency in Liquid templating, JavaScript (ES6+), CSS/SCSS. - Hands‑on experience with API integrations, webhooks, and performance tuning. - Deep understanding of e‑commerce fundamentals and conversion optimization techniques. - Self‑starter mindset with strong accountability and autonomous execution. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience. - Shopify Commerce or Shopify Partner certifications preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

11-11-2025

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Lead FullStack Developer - E-Commerce (Shopify)

Job Description

Job Title: Lead FullStack Developer Role Summary: Lead development of a high-performance Shopify e-commerce platform, focusing on full-stack solutions, cross-team collaboration, and mentorship. Expectations: Proven expertise in modern e-commerce development, product-driven mindset, and leadership in code quality and architecture. Key Responsibilities: Lead full-stack Shopify platform development; design responsive, high-performance web experiences; collaborate with product and design teams; mentor developers and enforce best practices. Required Skills: JavaScript (ES6+), CSS/SCSS, React/Next.js, Node.js, API development, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, AWS/Docker; experience with responsive front-end development and e-commerce platforms. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

11-11-2025

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Python Quant Developer - Up to £150k + Bonus

Job Description

Job title: Python Quant Developer Role Summary: Develop and maintain algorithmic trading solutions, real‑time data processing, and portfolio management tools for a multi‑strategy quantitative fund, collaborating closely with quants across front‑office trading desks. Expectations: Excellent communication and collaboration skills; strong analytical mindset; commitment to continuous learning and rapid delivery in a flat, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement complex algorithmic solutions for real‑time data processing and risk analytics. - Create and maintain cross‑asset tools for in‑house pricing, risk management, and trade lifecycle. - Build and enhance portfolio management GUI applications for traders and quants. - Work with SQL databases to extract, transform, and load large financial datasets. - Partner with quants to translate quantitative models into production‑ready software. - Troubleshoot, optimise, and refactor code for scalability and performance across NY and LDN desks. - Document code, processes, and best practices to support knowledge transfer. Required Skills: - Strong proficiency in Python (core language, libraries such as NumPy, pandas, scipy). - Experienced with SQL/relational databases (query design, performance tuning). - Understanding of financial instruments: fixed income, credit, or FX. - Familiarity with algorithmic trading concepts, real‑time data feeds, and risk analytics. - Ability to translate quantitative models into efficient, maintainable code. - Solid problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related STEM discipline. ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

27-11-2025