Python Developer - FX Options Data Engineer

3w3 weeks ago

Ziphire HR

London, GB · Full-time · £95,000 – £145,000

About this role

The FX Options Pricing and Market Data distribution team is undergoing significant reengineering and modernisation. An experienced Python developer and technologist is needed for a hands-on role in building data analytics capabilities. This involves developing frameworks that enable data scientists to leverage market data effectively.

Daily work includes contributing to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Data Platform. Build reliable and fast data pipelines for quantitative analysis and trading. Design, build, and support data analytic infrastructure to ensure robust performance.

Collaborate with a global team of developers, quants, and traders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Drive the design and development of system architecture while working with system users. Enhance the quality of deliverables through close partnership.

Contribute to continuous improvement of development, deployment, and testing processes. Share knowledge and mentor other developers to foster a collaborative and innovative team environment. Participate in modernising systems for FX options pricing and data distribution.

Requirements

Strong knowledge and experience of Python development
Experience implementing front office systems for Quants and Trading
Proficiency with Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask for building scalable applications
Experience with Python libraries for financial applications (NumPy, Pandas, asyncio)
Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in Linux based cloud environments
Openshift/Kubernetes experience with containerized Python applications
Caching technologies e.g. Redis, Memcached
Middleware technologies: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Solace, or other message brokers

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of the electronic FX Options Data Platform
Build reliable and fast data pipelines for quantitative analysis and trading
Design, build and support data analytic infrastructure
Collaborate with a global team of developers, quants and traders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with users of the system, and enhance the quality of deliverables
Contribute to the continuous improvement of development, deployment and testing processes
Share knowledge and mentor other developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment