Lead Python Engineer, Quant Frameworks
Posted 6 hours 52 minutes ago by ARC IT Recruitment
Lead Python Engineer, Quant Frameworks
London (hybrid)
£highly competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Python, Quant Development, mypy, CI/CD, PyXLL, pybind
A leading global financial institution is undertaking a major rebuild of its quantitative development platform-and is looking for a Senior Python Developer to lead the charge. If you've built and owned quant frameworks before, this is your opportunity to shape the tools that power high-performance trading, risk, and analytics systems used across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain a core Python quant library for pricing, risk, and model research
- Build interactive toolkits and interfaces for Real Time use in Excel and web environments
- Define and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, packaging, and deployment
- Introduce and enforce static typing practices using mypy for better code quality and maintainability
- Collaborate closely with quants and engineers to embed Python into a distributed compute ecosystem
- Own major framework components from architecture through to delivery
Key Requirements
- Expert-level Python skills, including hands-on experience with mypy
- Proven track record of designing and owning quant development frameworks in financial services
- Experience with high-performance data processing or large-scale analytics platforms
- Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and database technologies
- Familiarity with PyXLL, pybind, and compiled languages (C++ or C#) is a strong plus
- Team-oriented with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable in fast-paced, agile environments with high technical visibility
This is a high-impact role offering the chance to influence the direction of a next-generation quant platform from the ground up. You'll join a high-performing, collaborative team with a strong engineering culture and opportunities for long-term growth and development.
For a full consultation, please contact Arc IT. Salaries will be based on experience.