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Python Engineer - Front Office - Quant/Data Engineering

JR United Kingdom
London
2 days ago
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Client:

SGI
Location:

london, United Kingdom
Job Category:

Other
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EU work permit required:

Yes
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3
Posted:

28.06.2025
Expiry Date:

12.08.2025
Job Description:

Python Engineer - (Front Office)
£800-£900/day (Inside IR35) | 6-month rolling contract | Hybrid (3 days in office) | London
A major financial player is hiring a hands-on Python engineer to support one of their front office quant focused investment teams. This is a front-office aligned role within technology, partnering directly with quants and traders to improve tools, workflows, and model infrastructure.
You will be part of the core engineering team enhancing the analytics platform that powers research, alpha generation, and portfolio construction. It is a good fit for someone who enjoys solving data problems, writing robust code, and working in close collaboration with investment teams.
What you’ll be doing:
Improve and maintain Python-based analytics infrastructure used by quants and PMs
Integrate structured datasets (e.g. MSCI), manage schema changes, and ensure data quality
Optimise existing model code and build new components in a clean, maintainable way
Enhance data pipelines and tooling using Snowflake, AWS, and Python
Work directly with investment professionals to scope and deliver solutions

What we’re looking for:
Strong Python engineering skills, including use of data libraries like pandas and NumPy
Experience working in front office environments
Familiarity with data pipelines and cloud infrastructure
Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

Experienced Python-focused Software/Data Engineer with a front office background and experience working with quants? Apply now for a fast turnaround.
This is an initial 6-month contract with strong potential to extend. Hybrid working (3 days in office), paying up to £900/day depending on experience.
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

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Created on 28/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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