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Salary: £200k + bonus SummaryThe positive feel of a start-up with the benefits that come with a more established player, this leading HFT firm is looking for a dynamic software engineer to join one of their most successful quant trading teams. Collaborating extensively with traders and other technologists, you'll design, write and maintain a complex Python infrastructure. This role is as front office as developers come within the firm without being a Quant. The ideal candidate will be passionate about: data, development, and keen to learn about automated electronic trading. They are very keen to see people with an interest in sports / sports betting. You will be expected to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment, with a focus on processes that are robust, scalable and fault-tolerant. Most problems require high-availability, high-throughput and low-latency solutions. The trading team see technology as a key component of their continued success and candidates will be exposed to cool, cutting-edge technologies. Financial experience is not essential; just an eagerness to learn, and learn quickly. Requirements Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to make the right engineering decisions to achieve maintainability, extensibility and debuggabilitySolid knowledge of Python and Linux (some C++ preferable)Self-directed; able to take ownership of several projects at onceKnowledge of SQL, Redis, InfluxDB is a bonusBachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)An interest in sports / sports betting is advantageous NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.Benefits Competitive base salary + bonus; they will pay leading market ra