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Software Engineer - Quantitative Analytics Team I Greenfield


Company : Selby Jennings


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-05-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Greenfield Quant Engineering Build | $11bn Global Macro Hedge Fund | High-Impact RoleA mid-sized, globally recognised macro hedge fund managing $11 billion in AUM is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their Quantitative Analytics team in London. The firm combines macroeconomic research with quantitative strategies, trading across FX, credit, interest rates, and commodities.This is a unique opportunity to join a lean, high-performing team and work directly with the Head of Risk and senior quants on a greenfield build of a new analytics library. You'll lead the transition from a legacy C++ system to a Python-based infrastructure, playing a central role in shaping its design and implementation.Why apply?High-impact, entrepreneurial role with full ownership across the software development lifecycleGreenfield infrastructure and automation build opportunityDirect access to decision-makers in a flat, collaborative environmentBroad exposure to quantitative finance, front-office analytics, and infrastructureKey contributor to improvements in release cycles, API management, and overall development processesRequirements:5-10 years of professional Python development experience in financial servicesStrong Git proficiencyCloud experience (preferably Azure)CI/CD pipeline and automation (DevOps, Kubernetes)SQL knowledge and database skillsPlease apply for more info