Python Engineer – Get Trading Experience

Overview

In this role you will build and maintain Python-based trading tools for a leading high-frequency trading desk. You will work directly with two traders to develop automated trading systems, analytics, and tools for portfolio construction and risk. You will gain exposure to fixed-income ETFs trading and market making across multiple exchanges. You will apply data science techniques to analyze patterns and drive latency-aware, scalable solutions in a fast, open, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools to analyse data patterns and support portfolio construction and risk management
• Price, break down, and analyze ETFs and contribute to market making on multiple exchanges
• Build trading systems and rapid application development for trading algorithms
• Collaborate closely with traders on the desk and support staff to enable fast decision-making
• Provide financial and operational support to the trading desk and broader firm

Key requirements

• Python
• Libraries: sklearn, NumPy, pandas etc.
• Web development: Nginx, Flask, JavaScript
• PostgreSQL
• Linux
• Interest in data science
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• 2:1 STEM Degree from a Redbrick

• Strong analytical mindset
• Collaborative with traders and cross-functional teams
• Problem solving and self-driven
• Python
• scikit-learn
• NumPy

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