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Quant Capital

Software Engineer

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London, United Kingdom

£ 140 / hour

Freelance

14-01-2025

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Job Specifications

Software Engineer – Hedge Fund
Contract £900-1100 per day Outside IR35


Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Contract Python Data Developer to join our high profile client.

Our client is a well known Systematic Trading Hedge Fund. They like technology especially the opensource as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record). They currently run £2 billion.

This is an environment of google or a startup where tech is number 1 the firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will be surrounded by smart people deeply interested in teaching what they know, and in learning from you.

Day to Day the Python Data Engineer will:
Support and monitor the end-to-end lifecycle, including fixing errors and building out further functionality.
Assist ingestion of external data that will result in seamless integration of internal and external data sources.
Independently manage a code repository, documentation, and workflow from multiple teams and sources.
Communicate effectively with consumers, and external data providers to understand data formats and transformations.

The Python Data Developer Must have:
Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Chemistry degree from a Red Brick UK or EU University
Experience in a Fund or Bank
Java
Experience of Market Data Flows
Python
Airflow
AWS
Must have experience in Trading or Investment management
An Understanding of computing fundamentals, object orientated programming, threading, concurrency and distributed systems



My client is based in Central London Hybrid.

About the Company

Executive Search and Recruitment to the Quantitative Trading and Financial Technology space. We provide a discrete search capability for the best known and most prestigious Hedge Funds & Prop Trading firms in the world. Our specialized experience, market knowledge, extensive network, and commitment to client service ensure that every search is conducted effectively. Quant Capital has been the Recruitment Partner to the Fintech50 for many years. Our goal is to be recognised as a partner to the most interesting trading and... Know more

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