We are working with a global hedge fund who are looking to bring in an associate-level Software Engineer (Python) into their multi strat business in Geneva. This hire is part of continued investment into the funds quant and technology stacks. The fund is looking to build on sustained success and have ambitious plans to grow the team. This role will involve working on a range of projects including new greenfield projects and working on the analytics, data platforms and trading systems. This is a front office development role at a top fund working in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

They are looking for associate-level candidates who have direct experience working across the software development cycle within financial services (ideally in hedge funds). They are looking for excellent developers who enjoy working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. This position is targeted at more junior applicants with around 2 years’ experience within a relevant role. The ideal candidate would have obtained the following:

2 years of object-oriented Python development (outliers will be considered)
Demonstrative experience in relational databases and SQL
Proficiency in Python Data Stack
Bachelor’s degree level education in a relevant topic
Comfortable across the stack
Experience within data modelling and database design
Experience within the financial services space
Knowledge of fixed income and interest rate products (desirable).

Due to the plans for growth, there are a range of projects to be worked on, so there is a degree of flexibility to nuances of the hire.

You will be working in a collegiate environment and will be involved in several different projects simultaneously. All developers are expected to be involved in discussing and architecting new projects, working on a pipeline of development work, and supporting existing software in production. This is an opportunity to be involved, directly, in front-office development.

In terms of characteristics the fund hires are high performing self-starters with low ego and the ability to be pragmatic in their approach to work. There is significant exposure to working with a range of stakeholders across the business (including PMs), so strong communication skills are essential. Candidates should have a genuine passion for software development and a general positive attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and collegiate fund with a progressive and positive working culture. The role involves working on greenfield projects in a collegiate culture. They are a very exciting group and have a friendly atmosphere to work in.

Due to demand we are advertising this role anonymously. If you would prefer to speak to someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application to the role and someone will be in touch to discuss.

We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.