Python Developer - Trading Systems & Research Infrastructure No Finance Experience Needed

You’ll be developing components for a research and trading platform used by quant researchers and portfolio managers, handling data from a wide range of sources, and optimizing performance for simulation and live execution. Python is the primary language used throughout the stack, making strong fluency essential. Core Responsibilities • Contribute to the architecture, testing, and performance tuning of a scalable trading and backtesting platform. • Build reliable, production-grade tools that enable researchers to access, clean, and analyze market and alternative data. • Collaborate with engineers and quantitative researchers to support model development and operational workflows. • Investigate and resolve software issues in live and simulation environments; contribute to code quality and robustness. What We’re Looking For • 1–3+ years of professional Python development experience (finance background not required). • Solid engineering mindset with an ability to design clean, modular code for long-term maintainability. • Comfortable working with relational databases; experience with data pipelines is a plus. • Clear communication skills and the ability to contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment. • Strong academic background in a STEM subject from a leading university. Bonus Points • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g. AWS, GCP) and containerized environments. • Exposure to CI/CD workflows or DevOps practices. • Enthusiasm for test-driven development and clean deployment processes. • A genuine interest in quantitative finance or systematic trading systems. • Eligibility to work in the UK is required. If you’re a Python developer who enjoys solving complex problems with real-world impact—and wants to learn about quantitative trading in the process—this role offers a front-row seat.