Quantitative Developer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 95,000 / year
Full Time
03-04-2025
Job Specifications
Senior Python Quantitative Software Developer – London
*Please note this role cannot sponsor. Please do not apply if you are seeking sponsorship*
A couple of Senior Python Quantitative Software Developers are required for an exciting and innovative Software sports betting company based in London. The successful candidates will be working closely with the quantitative researchers and alongside other extremely talented and driven engineers to build and support systematic trading models. An interest in functional programming and its application in the real world would be useful. The roles would suit candidates with 5+ years experience and significant part of childhood spent hacking away in 8-bit assembly language. You will be joining a tight-knit team of research mathematicians, computer scientists and trading analysts at the top of their chosen fields.
Essential Skills
At least 5 years of software development experience, with a proven ability to work independently and innovate.
Proficiency in Python, particularly for numerical computing and machine learning
Particularly numpy, pandas (both must haves)
Good working knowledge of a fast language such as C / C++ / Rust.
Understanding of production-level system design and architecture.
Proficiency in SQL, working with structured data stored in psql databases and optimizing queries.
Experience working in environments where the speed of development is prioritised over formal processes.
An eagerness to collaborate with a diverse team of brilliant minds, contributing your own unique insights.
A self-starter attitude, with the confidence to take ownership of projects and experiment with new ideas.
Tech Stack
You’ll have the freedom to choose the tools and technologies that fit each problem best, but here’s a snapshot of what the company currently uses:
Python 3.10+ for most of their development.
C and Go for high-performance systems where needed.
Linux servers.
PostgreSQL for data storage.
ZeroMQ and RabbitMQ for backend communication.
Basic web front ends for internal tools.
Benefits:
Working alongside other extremely talented and driven engineers
Extremely lucrative salary, bonus up to 30% and benefits
Greenfield Python work, both challenging and rewarding
Send your CV for immediately review and further details.
About the Company
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