Python / Java Developer, Technology Prototyping Team, Leading Hedge Fund recruitment
Python / Java Developer, Technology Prototyping Team, Leading Hedge Fund
Introduction: Montash Associates have been approached exclusively by a highly profitable, highly prestigious Hedge Fund, to assist in the search for and acquisition of a “best in class” Python Java technologist. This individual will join the Trading Technology Team, and will generate trading systems using cutting edge technology.
The Organisation: A truly global hedge fund with an excellent track record offering opportunities across a range of products, this group see technology as a key function to its on-going success.
The Team: This role sits within Trading Technology, which in turn is integrated into the trading group. The technology team is focussed upon creating a variety of systems which will be used alongside PnL critical strategies within the front office.
The Role: This requirement is for a strong Python / Java technologist / Python / Java Developer who will collaborate with traders, gathering requirements to prototype new applications. It is important that the individual in question is a strong communicator, with strong technical skills and an innovative mind-set.
The Technology: The main technologies in use are Python and Java. Other technologies in use/linked are C#, C++, .Net, Matlab, R, Linux etc.
The Skills: The following skills are required:
- Expertise in Python and Java (2-4 years)
- Additional skills across C# and C++ are beneficial
- Proven prioritization skills, handling multiple projects at once and the focus to deliver on them.
- Experience of integrating with / using financial data from sources such as Bloomberg and Reuters
- Enterprise development experience
- Demonstrable experience working collaboratively with traders whilst developing software
- Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of associates- traders, developers, business teams
- The ability to gather requirements and to manage expectations in an inclusive manner
- Creative / innovative problem solving skills
- Enthusiasm to experiment with cutting edge technologies to produce the best solutions possible
- University degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
The Package: This organisation has performed very well for a number of years, making the most of volatility in the market. As a result, they are able to attract the very best talent, and to pay the very well. A base of up to £75,000 plus a VERY healthy uncapped bonus reflect this.
Contact: If this opportunity is of interest, or for a general conversation about the London/Global technology market, please call Paul Kirtley on 0207 749 6066 or email paulk@montash.com. **PASSIVE CANDIDATES PLEASE NOTE** by sending your CV or responding to this advert, you are NOT committing to being represented to any client. We will always call you before your CV is sent anywhere. If this opportunity is not quite right for you, please call us; we do not advertise all of our roles so may be able to discuss other opportunities that closer match your skill set.
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