Python Engineer - Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Python Engineer

London (Hybrid)

Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

The Opportunity

An industry-leading global hedge fund is looking for a Python Engineer to join its front-office technology team, partnering directly with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts to build the tools and platforms that drive investment performance.

This is a highly visible, business-facing role where you'll develop critical technology used to support research, trading, and portfolio management activities. Your work will have a direct impact on investment decisions, operational efficiency, and overall trading performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based applications supporting trading, research, and portfolio management
• Build bespoke analytics, reporting, and visualisation tools in collaboration with investment teams
• Develop and optimise data pipelines for large-scale financial datasets
• Automate complex workflows and enhance the efficiency of research and trading processes
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Quants, and Analysts to deliver innovative, business-critical solutions

Why Join?

Front-Office Environment

Partner directly with investment professionals and gain exposure to live trading strategies and decision-making processes.

⚡ High Impact Work

Build systems and tools that directly influence research, portfolio construction, and trading outcomes.

Exceptional Team

Collaborate with highly accomplished engineers, quants, and investment professionals in a collaborative, low-ego culture.

Modern Technology & Ownership

Take ownership of meaningful projects while working with cutting-edge technologies and large-scale datasets.

Outstanding Compensation

Receive a highly competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonuses and

long-term career growth opportunities.

✅ What We're Looking For

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline
• Strong Python development experience within high-performance, data-intensive, or distributed environments
• Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including system design and code quality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

➕ Nice to Have

• Exposure to financial markets, trading systems, or quantitative research environments
• Experience working with large-scale data pipelines and cloud-based technologies
• Knowledge of equities, fixed income, derivatives, or alternative asset classes

Interested?

If you're a Python Engineer looking to work in a front-office environment where technology directly drives investment performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact obloom@hunterbond.com for a confidential discussion.