Software Engineer - Trading Team - London

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Job Description

Our client, a London-based hedge fund, is seeking a full-stack Software Engineer to join a front-office trading team. This is a hands-on role working directly with Portfolio Managers and traders to develop tools and systems that support real-time investment decisions.

You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining the full analytics stack — from ingesting and transforming data to delivering clean, responsive front-end applications. The role offers strong exposure to trading workflows and a chance to make a direct impact on portfolio management.

Key responsibilities:

  • Optimise and extend core back-end systems that support continuous, high-availability analytics
  • Design and implement data pipelines to clean, normalise, and structure financial datasets
  • Build responsive, informative front-end tools using React to support decision-making on the trading desk
  • Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to scope and deliver high-impact tools and applications
  • Manage data ingestion from multiple sources, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and performance

Requirements:

  • 1–2+ years of professional experience in a software development role
  • Strong proficiency in Python, including data libraries such as pandas, numpy and scipy
  • Experience building front-end applications in React or a similar framework
  • Solid understanding of modern software engineering practices and clean code principles
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements
  • Interest in financial markets and enthusiasm for working closely with a trading team
  • Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

 

To apply, please send your CV in word format to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com

Location:
London
Category:
Technology