Python Developer

Op Recruiting ·www.oprecruiting.com

Location New York, NY, United States
Work type Remote
Salary USD 250,000 - 350,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Python Developer

Location: Remote (USA - East Coast Preferred)

About the Opportunity Join a high-performance, recently launched hedge fund managing several billion dollars in assets. We are a specialized, distributed team of seven professionals looking to add a key Python Developer to our core engineering group. This is a rare opportunity to enter a well-capitalized firm at an early stage, working directly with our head developer to build and scale critical trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems primarily using Python.

  • Collaborate with a small, elite team of developers and researchers across the US and UK to optimize trading performance.

  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle, from initial architectural design to deployment and monitoring.

  • Implement high-efficiency data processing tools and integrate them with core financial systems.

  • Participate in a rigorous technical environment where code quality and system reliability are paramount.

Requirements

  • Expert-level proficiency in Python development within a professional or production environment.

  • Proven experience building complex, high-availability software systems.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, globally distributed team structure.

  • Strong analytical mindset and the ability to solve intricate technical challenges with minimal supervision.

  • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive evaluation process, including a one-week paid work trial.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in financial services, specifically within hedge funds, proprietary trading, or quantitative finance.

  • Experience with low-latency data processing or large-scale financial datasets.

  • Academic background in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Total Compensation: $250,000 – $350,000 (Base + Performance Bonus).

  • Higher-end compensation packages are heavily weighted toward performance-based bonuses.

  • Fully remote work environment.

  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement contributions.

 

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Who is hiring for the Python Developer role?
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Where is the Python Developer job located?
The Python Developer role with Op Recruiting is based in New York, NY, US. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Python Developer role remote?
Yes — the Python Developer position at Op Recruiting is remote. Candidates based in US are preferred.
What does the Python Developer role pay?
Op Recruiting lists the Python Developer role at USD 250,000–350,000 per year.
Is the Python Developer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Op Recruiting.
What experience level is the Python Developer role?
The Python Developer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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