Software Engineer

Global HFT Firm - Python Full Stack Engineer - London

A leading global high-frequency trading (HFT) firm, executing over $15 billion in daily trading volume, is seeking a Python Engineer to join its Core Platform Team. This highly efficient, cross-functional group supports all areas of the business and collaborates closely with the DeFi team. The firm holds one of the largest market shares in the digital assets space, offering an exceptional opportunity to work in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

You’ll join a collaborative and agile team of world-class technologists, where there’s no bureaucracy, just ownership, autonomy, and real decision-making power. From day one, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the firm’s cutting-edge trading infrastructure and growth.

Job Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end applications for Wintermute’s new trading products, client-facing portals, and internal trading platforms.

Own features across the full technology stack, from backend services and APIs through to frontend development.

Design and build scalable backend services and APIs to support trading and market data.

Model, integrate, and expose trading and market data for internal and external users.

Build intuitive, high-quality frontend experiences across a range of customer and user journeys.

Help shape and drive the technical vision for new platforms and portals from the ground up.

Take ownership of the user experience across multiple stages of the customer lifecycle.

Oversee and support corporate website frontend development, including project management and delivery.

Work closely with Product, Trading, Engineering, and other teams across Wintermute to deliver new products and improve existing platforms.

Take ownership of projects from initial design through to implementation and delivery

Requirements

• 4 years + Professionals experience in Python.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with React
• Work experience in a trading firm or finance would be an advantage
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or other related field.