Python Developer - Data & Analytics Team

Tradermath; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled data engineer to design and build data pipelines that support trading operations. You will collaborate with traders and quant researchers, utilizing Python, SQL, and modern technologies to manage large datasets and improve trading analytics. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills and a keen interest in financial markets. This position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual discretionary bonus

Fully catered meals

Qualifications

• Excellent Python skills with experience in production systems.
• Solid experience with SQL and database technologies.
• Very strong business communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Proficiency in handling new problems creatively.
• Interest in trading and finance.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data pipelines for trading and research.
• Analyze data related to trading systems and pricing algorithms.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers on solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Business communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Interest in trading and finance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

C++

React

Typescript

Job description

Overview

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm allocating internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Our collective expertise spans traders, engineers, and technologists, unified by an unwavering dedication to enhance our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for globally listed derivatives. Our engineering teams design and build groundbreaking execution, pricing, and data systems that elevate and improve how financial markets operate.

You will work alongside traders, quant researchers and other developers to help us design and build reliable, timely and accurate data and analytics to our trading and research teams. Our data pipelines handle terabytes of exchange traffic, performing numerous transformations in real-time. We perform analysis ranging from nanosecond-level investigations on low-latency trading systems to research on pricing algorithms and trading strategies.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

The Skills you will have

• Excellent Python skills, with significant experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying complex and robust production systems
• Solid experience with SQL and modern database technologies
• Very strong business communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Enthusiasm to rapidly learn new technologies and skills
• An efficient and diligent approach with a strong attention to detail
• The ability to solve new and unfamiliar problems quickly and creatively
• An interest in trading and finance

Ideal Experience

• Handling large data sets and time series data
• Data engineering best practices for both batch and streaming data pipelines
• Knowledge of data serialisation formats, messaging middleware, data lakehouse technologies etc
• Containerisation and orchestration techniques (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Modern C++ programming
• Front end development with React and Typescript
• Knowledge of financial markets & securities, especially equities and options

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Fully catered breakfast, lunch and snacks.

Maven implements both fundamental and quantitative trading & market making strategies across global financial markets, utilising only the group’s capital. We see ourselves just as much a technology firm as a multi-strat trading firm. We aim to equip our traders with the best tools we can. We channel the advances in computer learning, processing power and network capacity into streamlining and improving all aspects of the trading operation, from front office to settlements. This is paired with meticulous and attentive execution and conservative risk management. If you would like to learn more about working at Maven please visit: https://www.mavensecurities.com/work-at-maven/