> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2260484-quantitative-developer-systematic-hedge-fund-excellent-compensation-benefits](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2260484-quantitative-developer-systematic-hedge-fund-excellent-compensation-benefits). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Quantitative Developer - Systematic Hedge Fund - Excellent Compensation +Benefits

- **Company:** Mondrian Alpha
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Big Data, Computer Programming, Database Design, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815047635-quantitative-developer--systematic-hedge-fund-excellent-compensation-benefits

## About the Role

* Strong programming skills in Python
 * 5+ years of experience on desk experience designing and developing live trading infrastructure at a financial institution
 * Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems
 * Experience with SQL, database design, and large datasets
 * Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
 * Commitment to the highest ethical standards
 * Master's in computer science or software engineering

A successful candidate must come from financial services and have an in-depth and excellent understanding of Python

## Description

My client, a Leading US Systematic Hedge Fund, are seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to sit on desk work directly for Portfolio Manager within their London office.

In this role you will sit on desk and work closely with a new portfolio manager to help him build out his trading and research infrastructure to support their investment strategy. In particular, you will be working closely with quantitative researchers to develop and implement algorithms and help with strategy optimisation.

You will be joining a highly successful portfolio manager, imbedded within a highly successful investment team, and will have continuous exposure to and interaction with Traders and Senior Management.

Requirements:

 * Strong programming skills in Python
 * 5+ years of experience on desk experience designing and developing live trading infrastructure at a financial institution
 * Experience handling connections to execution/order management systems
 * Experience with SQL, database design, and large datasets
 * Willing to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
 * Commitment to the highest ethical standards
 * Master's in computer science or software engineering

A successful candidate must come from financial services and have an in-depth and excellent understanding of Python

My client anticipates to pay a strong performer upwards of £400k year 1 total compensation package. As well as a market-leading compensation package, they offer exceptional benefits including a top-tier healthcare package, fully subsidised qualifications plus breakfast and lunch paid for each day.


## Related Videos

- [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology)
- [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases)
- [Building Moduliths That Last: Patterns for Sustainable Module Integration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100325-building-moduliths-that-last-patterns-for-sustainable-module-integration)
- [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets)
- [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases)
- [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data)

## Related Articles

- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023)
- [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)