

Lead Python Quant Engineer - 6-12 Month Initial Contract
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This role is for a Lead Python Quant Engineer on a 6-12 month contract, offering expert Python and data engineering skills, with a focus on Commodities Trading in the Energy sector. Strong web development, cloud (Azure), and DevOps experience required.
π - Country
United Kingdom
π± - Currency
Β£ GBP
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π° - Day rate
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ποΈ - Date discovered
September 25, 2025
π - Project duration
More than 6 months
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ποΈ - Location type
Unknown
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π - Contract type
Unknown
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π - Security clearance
Unknown
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π - Location detailed
London Area, United Kingdom
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π§ - Skills detailed
#Azure #Data Engineering #Data Lake #Spark (Apache Spark) #Cloud #DevOps #Docker #Automated Testing #Mathematics #Terraform #Data Lakehouse #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Web Development #Python #GitHub
Role description
Exciting opportunity for a Lead Python Quant Engineer to join a long-term project at a Global Energy Company.
This is an exciting time to be joining this world-leading company as they transform themselves from a traditional Oil & Gas company into a leading name within the Renewables sector.
This role involves working closely with quant developers, analysts, and traders, so strong technical expertise combined with an analytical mindset is essential.
Skills and Experience:
β’ Expert Python skills with recent hands-on experience
β’ Strong background in web development, cloud platforms (Azure), Docker, and automated testing (essential)
β’ Knowledge of DevOps practices, ideally with Terraform and GitHub Actions
β’ Experience in data engineering, including Spark, data lakehouses, and Kafka
β’ Solid understanding of mathematics and finance, with familiarity in areas such as PnL, Greeks, volatility, partial derivatives, and normal distribution
β’ Demonstrated background within Commodities Trading, specifically Derivatives
With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years.
We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response.
Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.
Exciting opportunity for a Lead Python Quant Engineer to join a long-term project at a Global Energy Company.
This is an exciting time to be joining this world-leading company as they transform themselves from a traditional Oil & Gas company into a leading name within the Renewables sector.
This role involves working closely with quant developers, analysts, and traders, so strong technical expertise combined with an analytical mindset is essential.
Skills and Experience:
β’ Expert Python skills with recent hands-on experience
β’ Strong background in web development, cloud platforms (Azure), Docker, and automated testing (essential)
β’ Knowledge of DevOps practices, ideally with Terraform and GitHub Actions
β’ Experience in data engineering, including Spark, data lakehouses, and Kafka
β’ Solid understanding of mathematics and finance, with familiarity in areas such as PnL, Greeks, volatility, partial derivatives, and normal distribution
β’ Demonstrated background within Commodities Trading, specifically Derivatives
With a focus within Energy Trading, Oil & Gas, Financial Markets and Commodities, we offer a transparent Recruitment Service that has proven to be reliable and effective for over 40 years.
We are ISO accredited and proud of our excellent TrustPilot Reviews. Your search for a New Contract Assignment or for a New Permanent Job will be in safe hands with Eaglecliff Recruitment. Please telephone for an immediate response or email your CV for a quick response.
Eaglecliff Ltd is acting in the capacity of an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for contractor resourcing.