Python Quantitative Developer

Posted 16 June 2022
Salary Up to £160,000
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Software Development
Reference1204
Contact NameJon Kay

Job description

A global leading Commodities Buy-Side firm are rapidly growing globally and building out their London based Front-Office team. They are seeking a skilled Front Office Commodities Desk Developer to work on a Greenfield build-out on their main power trading desk, which will underpin their unique power trading models. 

This role will see you work closely with the portfolio managers, traders and quants focussing on building systems for their Power & Gas Trading and Weather Derivative systems.

Ideally the successful applicant will have strong skills in Python and C#. Experience with relational and non-relational databases is a must and proficiency with the latest design and development practices from CI/CD, Gitflow, Micro-services and cloud computing (AWS). This role will require a strong technologist to work in a demanding and rewarding environment on a unique energy trading platform, which will use the most efficient trading models.

Key Requirements
  • Strong Python development experience
  • Experience with C# programming
  • A passionate technologist who uses modern engineering techniques and best practices (CI/CD, gitflow, 12-factor)
  • Experienced with AWS
  • Experienced with data engineering
  • Commodities experience (power, gas, coal, oil etc)
  • Front office experience

* You must be eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

Please note, with the Covid-19 public health crisis ongoing, this role will hire and onboard virtually although we expect a slower process that we’d normally see.

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