Python Developer

My client are a Hedge Fund seeking a Junior Python Engineer for their Paris Office.

Principal Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain the team’s infrastructure using Python, alongside in-house tools and technologies such as Git, Airflow, Jenkins, and Podman.
• Take ownership of data ETL pipelines and data collection processes.
• Optimise and enhance the performance of the team’s research infrastructure.
• Conduct data analysis and produce both live and historical analytical reports.
• Keep up to date with state-of-the-art technologies, tools, technical libraries, and computing practices.
• Collaborate closely with the SPM and trading teams within a transparent environment, gaining direct exposure to the trading ecosystem.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system, including shell and command-line tools.
• 2+ years of professional Python programming experience.
• Experience developing quantitative tools and infrastructure for research.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and quantitative skills.

Preferred Experience

• 2–3+ years of development experience within a bank, quantitative hedge fund, or similar financial institution.