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.