Lead Quant Developer

Stanford Black Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

The Lead Quant Developer role at Stanford Black Limited in Dubai offers a high-impact position within a premier hedge fund environment. You will design and deliver Python-based quant applications, own complex technical challenges, and collaborate with investment professionals to translate business needs into robust software solutions.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in quantitative development, a multi-asset background from a top-tier institution, and an advanced degree in STEM.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in quantitative development.
• Masters or PhD from a top global university in CS/Math/STEM.
• Strong Python programming and software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with multi-asset investment banks or hedge funds is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated Python-based quant applications in a demanding financial setting.
• Address complex engineering challenges with emphasis on reliability and performance.
• Own projects from requirements through implementation and ongoing improvement.
• Collaborate with investment professionals to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, development processes and engineering capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and establish best practices across the team.

Skills

Python programming

Quantitative development

Software engineering fundamentals

Financial markets knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Masters or PhD in CS/Computing/Mathematics or STEM

Tools

Python

Job description

Lead Quant Developer - Global Leading Hedge Fund (Dubai, UAE)

The Opportunity

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Quant Developer to join a highly regarded buy-side firm in Dubai (already holding a strong regional presence), offering the chance to work at the forefront of quantitative finance within a high-caliber technical environment.
• The team is looking for an experienced Python-based (quant) developer with a strong background in financial markets, who can combine hands-on engineering expertise with the commercial awareness and technical judgement needed to deliver meaningful impact.
• This is an opportunity for someone looking to step beyond individual development tasks, take ownership of complex technical challenges and play a key role in how technology is used to support investment performance.

The Role

• You will work across a range of technology initiatives supporting investment and trading activities, with the freedom to identify problems, challenge existing approaches and develop solutions from the ground up.
• The position offers a blend of hands-on development, technical decision-making and collaboration with experienced professionals across quantitative finance.

Your focus will include:

• Designing and developing sophisticated Python applications within a demanding financial environment.
• Solving complex engineering challenges where reliability, efficiency and code quality are critical.
• Taking ownership of projects from initial requirements through to implementation and ongoing improvement.
• Working closely with investment professionals to understand business needs and deliver practical technical solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve existing systems, development processes and engineering capabilities.
• Providing technical guidance and helping establish best practices across the development team.

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of relevant experience in quantitative development or closely related financial technology roles.
• A multi-/cross-asset background at a top-tier investment bank or established hedge fund is essential.
• Strong Python programming skills and excellent software engineering fundamentals.
• A solid understanding of financial markets and the technology supporting investment or trading activities.
• MUST hold masters degree &/or PhD from top global university in Compute Science, Computing, Mathematics, or similar STEM equivalents.
• A track record of delivering high-quality software in demanding, performance-focused environments.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Location & Relocation

Dubai, UAE - relocation support may be available for exceptional candidates only.