Technical Quant Developer - Python, Docker, Linux - Quant Hedge Fund

Technical Quant Developer with deep Computer Science expertise applied to Python, SDLC tooling, Linux, Docker, and SQL sought to join a Boutique Quant Hedge Fund.You will join as a more junior member, as part of a small team designing and implementing a central platform for Backtesting, Pricing, Risk and Performance, to be used across all Funds and Investment teams. Finance experience is not an essential criterion.

This new, core team collaborate with Quantitative Researchers and Portfolio Managers to design and implement scalable solutions, addressing complex business needs, in particular delivering and maintaining critical components of the Investment Infrastructure, such as the Data Interface Layer, Central Risk Calculations, and Backtesting Frameworks, to be used by diverse Investment teams as part of their daily work. The platform is pure Python, with SQL, on Linux and Docker platform. Python is the primarily required skill, however mastery of Linux/Docker environments and SDLC tooling such as GitLab CI/CD would be extremely highly regarded. In return for your Computer Science and Engineer nous, full training on the Quantitative Finance, Hedge Funds and Systematic Investing will be provided.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computing, Software Engineering or similar with top grades from a reputable institution. MSc or possibly PhD level academics in said subject(s) preferred.
• Strong Python skills, as per 3+ years of professional experience in a technically and/or scientifically complex and competitive environment.
• Proficiency in Linux and Docker including system administration and containerization for deployment and scaling.
• Hands-on experience with continuous integration and delivery systems such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD and a strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices.
• Knowledge of SQL for database management and query optimization.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a world-class boutique Systematic Investment business, playing a key role in the delivery of a crucial core platform for use by cross-functional teams across multiple investment platforms.