Core Developer (Python)
Wintermuteover 2 years ago
London, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core systems primarily in Python for algorithmic trading operations.
- Capture trading activity from exchanges and expose it to internal systems and users.
- Build reconciliation systems that produce real-time positions, alerts, and reports.
- Develop trader-facing GUI tools and automated settlement systems.
- Build storage systems for quantitative researchers’ machine-learning features.
- Collaborate with traders, C++ developers, middle office, quantitative researchers, and the DeFi team.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of Python experience.
- Experience with SQL databases.
- Comfortable working with Linux.
- C++ experience is advantageous.
- Interest in crypto or finance is required; relevant industry experience is advantageous.
- Strong technical skills, pragmatic problem-solving, clean coding ability, and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work at a leading algorithmic trading firm with accelerated responsibility and ownership.
- Team meals, festive celebrations, gaming events, and company-wide team-building events.
- Central London office with amenities including table tennis, foosball, personalized desk configurations, and a team breakout area.
- Flexible working from home and working hours, although fully remote work is not accepted.
- UK work permits and relocation assistance are offered.
- Pension, private health insurance, and performance-based compensation are provided.
About Wintermute
Wintermute is a privately held, London-based algorithmic trading firm focused on digital assets. It provides automated market making across cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms and offers OTC trading services, earning revenue from trading and liquidity provision. Founded in 2017, the company also supports Web3 projects and traditional financial institutions entering crypto through liquidity partnerships and investments.