Python Developer – Up to £175,000 + Bonus + Benefits

🐍 Python Software Developer📍 London (Hybrid)💷 Up to £175,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits🚀 The OpportunityWe're partnering with an industry-leading global hedge fund that is seeking a Python Engineer to join its front-office technology team.Working closely with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts, you'll build the tools, platforms, and infrastructure that support investment research, trading decisions, and portfolio management.This is a highly visible, business-critical role where your engineering expertise will directly influence investment workflows, operational efficiency, and trading performance. You'll work in a collaborative environment where technology is a core driver of competitive advantage.🔧 What You'll Be DoingDesign, develop, and maintain Python-based applications supporting trading, research, and portfolio management.Build bespoke analytics, reporting, and visualisation tools in partnership with investment teams.Develop and optimise data pipelines supporting large-scale financial datasets.Automate complex workflows to improve research productivity and trading efficiency.Collaborate directly with Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Researchers, and Analysts to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions.🌟 Why Join?💼 Front-Office Exposure – Work alongside investment professionals and gain insight into live trading strategies and decision-making.⚡ Meaningful Business Impact – Build technology that directly supports research, portfolio construction, and trading outcomes.🧠 Exceptional Team – Collaborate with talented engineers, quantitative researchers, and investment professionals in a highly collaborative, low-ego culture.🚀 Ownership & Innovation – Take responsibility for impactful projects while working with modern technologies and large-scale datasets.💰 Outstanding Compensation – Benefit from a competitive package, performance-based bonuses, and strong long-term career opportunities.✅ What We're Looking ForDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.Strong Python development experience within high-performance, data-intensive, or distributed environments.Excellent software engineering fundamentals, including system design and writing high-quality, maintainable code.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and investment stakeholders.➕ Nice to HaveExposure to financial markets, trading systems, or quantitative research environments.Experience building large-scale data pipelines or working with cloud technologies.Knowledge of asset classes such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, or alternative investments.📩 Interested?If you're a Python Engineer looking to work in a front-office environment where technology directly enables investment performance, we'd love to hear from you.📧 Apply now or contact obloom@hunterbond.com for a confidential discussion.