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Python Software Engineer- Tech-Driven Prop Trading Firm

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ID: #1821
Posted: 2026-03-18
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Location: On-site London, 5 days per week Summary: My client is a world-class prop trading firm looking for a Python Software Engineer to join a global multi-asset trading team. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence the design and architecture of expanding trading systems and tooling, as well as contributing to the development and deployment of revenue-generating solutions. As part of an innovative front-office team sitting on the trading floor, you'll collaborate directly with traders and researchers on the full software development lifecycle, working from high-level requirements to identify solutions for their Global Delta One business. The successful candidate will be proactive, with outstanding communication skills and a proven track record of independently driving projects to completion. Requirements: • 3+ years of professional software development; excellent, detailed understanding of Python • Strong preference for development experience with trading-related software or from a complex technology-based organization • Experience analyzing business requests & translating to technical specifications and solutions • Ability and desire to teach others • Experience optimizing distributed systems & data-intensive systems development Benefits and Incentives: • Autonomous work pattern, with ability to impact various areas of front-office trading • Competitive salary and benefits package • Potential for substantial business impact and upside • Work alongside the smartest minds in the industry Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful. Contact To apply for this role, or for further information, please contact: Alice Vincent alice.vincent@oxfordknight.co.uk linkedin.com/in/alice-vincent-176561272

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