about the role

Python Quant Developer - Front Office - Greenfield Project - £90k - London

Cititec are working exclusively with an independent Financial Boutique that specialises in investment technology solutions. They have a solid reputation of being market-leading in providing asset securitisation and structured products.

This is a Greenfield project with an opportunity to get involved in creating a cloud-based cutting-edge toolset, and having a hand in all stages of quant development, from inception to production deployment.

The ideal candidate is a very strong Python Developer with extensive experience with proposing design and architecture ideas and implementing these to business-critical systems. This is a hands-on Front Office role with a heavy focus on software architecture/design, for someone wanting to shift into a Head of/CTO position in the future.

Previous Front Office exposure is beneficial, however, this is also an opportunity for a Middle/Back office Developer to gain exposure.

Equities business knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality software and web applications
• Propose design and architecture features and advancements
• Analyze and develop financial models

Essential Experience

• Python
• SOLID Principles and design patterns
• REST API or SOA microservice-based architecture
• Databases
• Messaging systems
• SQL

Desirable

• AWS
• Knowledge of equities or other asset class
• Exposure to Front Office environments

This is a great opportunity to work with a cloud-based cutting-edge toolset, be involved in all stages of quant development, from inception to production deployment.