Python Data Engineer – Hedge Fund

Contract £1200 per day Outside IR35

Immediate Start

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 variety as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record). They currently run around £2 billion in liquid capital.

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.

The environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed with an open dress code. This is a role for techies, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.

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:

• 2:1 Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Chemistry degree from a Red Brick UK or EU University
• 15 years Experience in a Fund or Bank
• Strong AWS Experience
• Derivatives experience
• Experience of Market Data Flows
• Python
• Airflow
• Bloomberg
• 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.