Python Quant Developer
Python Quant Developer
Location: Singapore / Hong Kong
Experience: 2+ years
Selby Jennings is partnering with a leading global quantitative investment firm to hire Python Quant Developers to join systematic trading and investment teams. This opportunity is suitable for individuals who enjoy building production-grade quantitative technology, working closely with researchers and portfolio managers, and developing tools that support systematic investment strategies across various asset classes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Python-based quantitative research and trading tools.
- Partner closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to support systematic investment strategies.
- Build and enhance data pipelines, research infrastructure, analytics platforms, and production systems.
- Contribute to the design, implementation, testing, and deployment of scalable quantitative applications.
- Improve platform performance, reliability, and automation across the investment lifecycle.
- Support the integration of new datasets, models, and trading workflows.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quant Developer, Quantitative Technology, or related role.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience supporting quantitative research, systematic trading, or systematic investment teams.
- Understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, and code quality.
- Familiarity with financial markets and quantitative investment processes.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Exposure to systematic hedge funds, asset managers, proprietary trading firms, investment banks, or quantitative investment teams.
- Experience working with cloud technologies, distributed computing, or large-scale data processing.
- Knowledge of databases, Linux environments, and data engineering frameworks.
- Experience working with researchers, traders, or portfolio managers in a front-office environment.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to work alongside leading quantitative investment professionals.
- Exposure to systematic trading and quantitative investment strategies across multiple asset classes.
- Collaborative, technology-driven environment with strong emphasis on innovation and research.
- Competitive compensation package and long-term career development opportunities.
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