Senior Python/Rust Engineer – Core Dev- Global Quant Firm

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Location: London
Job Description:

Summary

Fantastic opportunity for a Python engineer with tech leadership experience to join one of the largest global HFT funds. Unique in their field, they combine the lively, positive spirit of a start‑up with the stability of a longer‑established player.

Salary

Up to £200k + bonus

Responsibilities

Sitting centrally within the core development team and using a sophisticated, diverse technology stack, you will work on a variety of infrastructure and applications written in Python and Rust across multiple functional areas. You will also mentor junior talent, with a view to growing the team around you in the future. Rust experience would be ideal, but if you have solid Python skills and a willingness to learn Rust on the job, you are encouraged to apply. This role would suit someone who enjoys co‑ordinating critical projects, sharing knowledge, and solving difficult technical problems.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4+ years’ hands‑on Python development experience
  • Previous experience mentoring or in tech leadership
  • Proponent of best coding practices, with solid understanding of data architecture & software design
  • Strong unit‑testing / test‑driven coding style
  • Relational or columnar database knowledge

Desirable

  • Rust development experience
  • Experience with messaging solutions, e.g. Kafka

Additional Notes

NB: Please don’t apply if you’re a fresh graduate.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary & bonus
  • Enormous opportunity to grow, learn and have a significant business impact
  • Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
  • Substantial benefits package, including private medical, paid parental leave, group life assurance & parking/cycle schemes

Contact

Andy Stirling-Martinandy@oxfordknight.co.uk020 3137 9579linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946

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Posted: May 21st, 2026