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Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.\nHeadquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com\nAt Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here.\n* As at 30 June 2026\nThe Role \nWe’re seeking Senior Python Engineers to join various teams across our technology organisation, working on diverse challenges spanning systematic trading, quantitative research, a petabyte-scale data platform, and AI solutions. \nThe role offers the opportunity to collaborate with and learn alongside highly skilled engineers whilst developing core technical and financial services knowledge. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and systems that power critical areas of Man Group’s business. \nRole Responsibilities \nDesign and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs that support quantitative research and trading infrastructure\nDevelop distributed compute applications, optmise performance, and implement monitoring and observability tooling to ensure system reliability\nBuild high-performance data pipelines for processing large-scale financial datasets using timeseries, SQL, and NoSQL databases\nPartner with engineers, researchers, and platform teams to translate complex requirements into technical solutions that integrate with Man Group’s technology estate\nParticipate in production support rotations and contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and engineering best practices across the team\nYou should have the enthusiasm for leveraging AI development tools to accelerate delivery and driving their adoption across the team.\nOur Technology \nYou’ll work in a modern, Linux-based infrastructure where Python is the primary development language, utilising the full scientific stack including pandas, numpy, scipy, and scikit-learn. A key component of our data infrastructure is ArcticDB (https://arcticdb.io/), our internally developed DataFrame database that you’ll use extensively. We maintain a dynamic technology landscape, continuously evaluating and adopting new tools and libraries that enhance our capabilities. man.com/technology \nKey Competencies \nEssential \nMinimum 5 years’ professional software development experience in any object-oriented language. Python experience is preferred, though we are open to candidates proficient in other object-oriented languages who are willing to learn Python.\nStrong academic record with coursework focused on mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Science\nExperience developing mission-critical production systems, with knowledge of best practices for testing, monitoring, and deploymentProficient on Linux platforms and strong understanding of Git\n\nStrong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g. MS SQL, Postgres, or MongoDB\nDemonstrated experience working with large data sets, both structured and unstructured\nAbility to work independently and gather requirements from stakeholders\nEmbracing agentic engineering - willingness and ability to work effectively with AI -assisted development tools as part of daily workflow\nAdvantageous\nDeep understanding of the Python scientific stack (pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn) \nFamiliarity with distributed systems and orchestration \nKnowledge of modern data engineering practices including data pipeline & ETL tools, distributed storage & processing and data warehousing \nContributions to open-source projects \nExperience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) \nExperience mentoring junior team members and managing projects \nWhy Man Group? \nWork on challenging problems at the cutting edge of technology and finance \nCollaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and investment professionals \nReceive on-the-job training to develop and succeed at the firm \nEntrepreneurial, innovation-driven culture \nSmall, agile teams with high autonomy \nOpportunity to make a real impact on investment strategies managing billions in assets \nBenefits \nModern office located in the OfficeX campus with easy access to transport and amenities.\nHybrid working model\nCompetitive compensation package\n25 days holiday allowance\nPremium Health insurance\nEmployee Assistance program\nReferral Bonus\nAdditional days off for long service and volunteering\nMultisport card\nOpportunities for professional development including internal tech talks\nConference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community\nInclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group\nYou'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.\nYou'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.\nOur comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. 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