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Senior Python Engineer

Ref: JO-2606-361120

  • Environment: Hybrid
  • Contract Type: Temporary
  • Starts: 2026-06-29
  • Duration: 12
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Salt has partnered with a Private Fund Manager who is looking for a career-driven Senior Python Developer with hands-on end to end experience using Python and direct experience in enterprise level engineering, working on the electronic trading platforms.

The role:

  • You will be building market simulation engines, quantitative modelling and developing existing algorithms within the client’s platform in Python
  • You will be working within a variety of disciplines, designing, coding, verifying, testing, documenting, and amending programs and integration software services.
  • Be an advocate for the adoption of Agile/Scrum practices, methodologies, and attitudes.

What makes you a good fit:

  • A minimum of 4 years of commercial experience using Python
  • Strong knowledge of Quantitative Analysis / Development
  • A strong understanding of financial markets and at least one asset class
  • Experience with Investment / Quantitative Strategies
  • Data Analysis and Manipulation

In this role you will have the opportunity to skill-up in additional areas as we expand our scope with the following languages/technologies:

  • AWS Services (EC2, S3, Lambda, SNS, etc)
  • Docker
  • Machine Learning

Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in engineering, computer science, or equivalent

What’s in it for you:

  • Hybrid working environment
  • Being part of a highly collaborative and supportive team of diverse developers and engineers
  • Using modern technologies, practices and architectures
  • Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD

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