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Python Developer / FO IT Strategist

Talan

London

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GBP 50,000 - 90,000

14 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Front Office IT Strategist/Python Developer to enhance its ETF Market Making platform. In this dynamic role, you will support and develop the trading environment while collaborating closely with traders. Your expertise in Python and Linux will be essential in maintaining the core architecture and implementing efficient monitoring tools. Join a team of dedicated professionals and contribute to the continuous improvement of a cutting-edge trading platform in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Strong knowledge of Linux and core Python development.
Experience in production environments and troubleshooting.

Maintain and enhance existing support and monitoring tools.
Assist traders with support and ensure systems are reliable.

Python Development

Linux

C++

SQL (Oracle)

Troubleshooting

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving

Company Description

For more than 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations, supporting them and implementing their transformation projects in the UK and abroad. With a presence on four continents and a headcount of 5000 consultants, our ambition is to reach the billion turnover by the end of 2025.

In the UK, Talan counts 250 employees on several sites, the main being: London, Edinburgh, Chester, and Leeds.

Job Description

We are now looking for a Front Office IT Strategist / Python Developer to join our team.

As part of its ambition to become a Top 3 contributor in the European ETF market, our client is continuously improving its ETF Market Making platform to better serve its clients.

In a team of seven IT strategists dedicated to the ETFs market making desk, the role consists of supporting, maintaining, and developing the trading environment used by the desk. In close relationship with traders, the IT strategist will have to use a broad range of technical skills to support day-to-day production, maintain and enhance the current Python core architecture (in-house libraries, scheduler, and caching system), and develop and implement efficient monitoring and analysis tools.

Development (~70%)

Maintain and enhance existing support, monitoring, and analysis tools
Work with traders/research on the requirements of new features/applications
Work on new projects to enhance the business (cover algo, ETF pricer setup)

Support (~30%)

Assist traders with L1/L2 support
Ensure trading systems are up and running at all times
Develop tools that help ensure systems are reliable and efficient
Rationalize and enhance the platform reliability
Support the new pricing setup + the low latency platform

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of Linux (including development/debugging, scripting, and networking)
Strong knowledge and experience of core Python development
Knowledge of C++ code (at least as a reader)
Knowledge of SQL (Oracle)

Desired Skills

Experience in working under pressure of a production environment
Troubleshooting / Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills

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