Python Job: Python Software Engineer - ETF Trading (London)

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Company

Old Mission

Location

London, England - United Kingdom

Job type

Full-Time

Python Job Details

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, London, and Singapore are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

Old Mission does not seek capital from outside investors, allowing us the flexibility to aggressively invest in our team members and keep them engaged in the firm's growth.

About The Position

In this role you will work with traders, researchers, and other software developers to create and refine theoretical pricing models, risk metrics, applications, and analytical tools responsible for creating tight feedback loops for traders that allow us to innovate and improve quickly and effectively.

Required Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or another technical Engineering/Science discipline
  • 2+ years working with Python in a professional production environment
  • High level of proficiency in Python, Linux, and databases such as MongoDB, Postgres, or SQL
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to take ownership over the full lifecycle of software: ideation, stakeholder engagement, execution, delivery, and continuous operation and support
  • Mindset focused on creating tools that allow us to leverage Tier 1 support teams for most common support needs
  • A calm sense of urgency to get things done quickly without sacrificing quality
Perks:
  • Sharp, motivated co-workers in a fast paced office environment
  • Competitive Salary
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day in office
  • Tuition reimbursement

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.