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# Quantitative Software Engineer Python- Innovative Algo Trading

- **Company:** Innovative Algo Trading
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Open Source Technology, Software Maintenance, SciPy, Software Engineering, Pandas, Matplotlib, Scikit Learn, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/quantitative-software-engineer-python-innovative-algo-trading/57563031

## About the Role

* 3+ years' software engineering experience, where Python is your main language
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or related field)
 * Substantial experience with Python libraries: numpy, scipy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn, etc.
 * Passion for building clean, reliable and maintainable software
 * Strong quantitative reasoning skills
 * Highly skilled at multitasking and time management in a fast-paced environment

## Description

They are seeking quantitative software engineers with Python expertise to help them develop the next generation of trading strategies.

To achieve this, you'll join a trading team whose focus is building medium-frequency systematic trading capabilities. Working closely with engineering colleagues and quant researchers, you'll be responsible for designing infrastructure and building new tools to power the research and trading environment, advocating for coding best practices within the trading team.

This role would suit someone who thrives when given end-to-end ownership of exciting projects, enjoys building tools that empower researchers and is keen to share their knowledge on open-source tools and packages.