Venture Search has partnered with a globally recognised quantitative trading firm, that are seeking an exceptional Senior Python Software Engineer to join their high-performing Options trading strategy team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about building cutting-edge systems that directly support trading and research operations at scale.
This team plays a vital role in developing and maintaining the firm's next-generation research environment, a high-performance Python-based platform that empowers quantitative researchers with the tools needed for fast, accurate, and innovative data analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate closely with Traders, Quant Researchers, and Strategy Developers to drive the evolution of a high-impact trading platform.
* Maintain and continuously improve a robust Python-based infrastructure used for quantitative research and strategy development.
* Design and support large-scale data pipelines, ensuring they are production-ready and capable of handling complex datasets efficiently.
* Contribute to the stability, speed, and usability of the research environment, critical components of the firm's competitive edge.
* Engage in the full software development life cycle within an Agile framework, from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
Key Requirements:
* A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or another technical discipline.
* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Python development, including strong exposure to the Python scientific stack (NumPy, pandas, etc.).
* Proven track record of success in server-side development and distributed, message-driven systems.
* Experience working with web services and modern Python development frameworks.
* A proactive mindset and strong interest in keeping up with the latest Python advancements.
* Familiarity with Agile methodologies and a commitment to engineering best practices.
* Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing responsibilities independently.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced trading environment.
* Eagerness to take ownership of deployment processes and contribute to the maintenance of production-grade systems.