Java/Python Developer (TOP HEDGE FUND!)

Looking for a challenging role in the Hedge Fund industry?

Do you want to work for a TOP TEAM?

Look no further and APPLY NOW! A high-performing multi-billion dollar Hedge Fund is seeking a Java/Python Developer to join their Tech Team to manage risk levels.

This individual will work on the build-out of risk management processes and analysis, then transition into the Front Office trading technology quantitative development team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative finance, data analysis, and econometrics/statistics, as well as programming skills in Python and other object-oriented languages.

Additionally, they should be familiar with financial datasets and hedge fund strategies, and able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical members of the business.

This individual will work alongside members of our Technology team to support and develop the applications that support the business:

• Provide second and third level support to globally deployed applications being used by the London business teams.
• Provide software development resources to the global Core Technology Development team.
• Work with other Technology teams to deliver solutions.
• Assist with the migration of Legacy software to their future state applications.

• Address application issues in a timely manner.
• Provide a local contact for the business for the Core Technology Team, capturing requests so they can prioritized and addressed.
• Maintain and develop applications that support the business globally.
• Provide local application support and escalate as necessary to the global team.
• Ensure the applications and procedures in use are documented.
• Follow established workflows and procedures to ensure consistent delivery.

Required Background and Knowledge * 5+ years of experience in a relevant role.

• Financial Environment (preferably hedge fund) Front Office or Middle Office full stack experience is highly preferable.
• Experience with 3rd party applications integration (API, FTP, Message queue, etc.).
• Experience with electronic execution - working with the FIX trading protocol used as a standard by execution management systems.
• Prior experience developing in Java: Core Java, Spring Boot, and Testing framework.
• Experience with DB: SQL, MS SQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB.
• Knowledge of the following would be a plus:
  • Ideal MiFID II Regulatory reporting MiFID II. o Risk Solution providers. o EMS, OMS, PMS solutions.
  • Bloomberg, Reuters and various other Market Data vendors.
  • Data analytics experience.
  • Agile development practices (eg continuous delivery, source control).

• Cloud (AWS).
• Rapid Development (RAD).
• Messaging/Data Streaming solution (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Database Admin.
• Linux exposure.
• REST API.

• Python: Pandas, Numpy, FastAPI, data manipulation.
• Web: JS, HTML, CSS, FE framework (React, angular or similar).
• Ex
• Scala, Clojure, Groovy or other functional language.

This role offers a competitive base salary and a 50-100% bonus potential, with an office-based position in Central London and flexibility is on offer if needed.
 
Don't miss out on this opportunity to work with one of the best in the industry!

If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your CV as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged ASAP!

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