Full-time

Senior Python Engineer – Portfolio Management Tools

Posted by Oxford Knight • London, England, United Kingdom

📍 London, England 🕒 January 29, 2026

About the Role

Salary: up to £160k base, £250k TC


Job description:


One of the world’s most prestigious hedge funds is looking for an experienced backend engineer to join a brand-new team pioneering sophisticated technology and innovative investment strategies for their top-performing Portfolio Managers.


You will help to build a Python-based platform to integrate datasets, analytics/pricing systems and tech platforms across the firm. You’ll also be part of an elite group deploying the platform to PMs, building & maintaining robust APIs and services to support them in trading, risk management, tech analysis & research.


Successful candidates will likely have front-office experience in a similar role working with PMs, where you have demonstrated that you can adapt to steep learning curves and communicate well with both the business and technology.


Skills and Experience Required

  • 7+ years’ experience, including 4+ years of Py...
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