Quant Developer (Python)

Squarepoint Capital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in Dubai is seeking a Quantitative Developer to collaborate with researchers and tech teams in developing scalable software solutions for trading. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied mathematics or computer science and at least four years of experience in software development using Python or C++. This role offers the opportunity to engage in critical projects across various financial asset classes, contributing to the company's broader technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience with Python, C++, or KDB+ / q.
• Strong knowledge in finance, data processing and analysis.
• Familiarity with version control and agile development.

Responsibilities

• Design and build efficient and scalable workflows for research and trading.
• Provide level 2 support for critical components.
• Drive cross-team initiatives with quantitative researchers.

Skills

Python

C++

KDB+ / q

Technical communication

Data storage and analysis

Education

Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, computer science

Job description

The Quantitative Development team works directly with quantitative researchers to design, implement, deploy and use software for research and trading. As part of the technology team, the team follows modern software development principles and works with peers in technology to mature and evolve these tools for wider use. Quantitative developers drive cross-team initiatives with technologists and quantitative researchers across all asset classes to achieve Squarepoint’s objectives.

• Work with quantitative researchers to design and build efficient and scalable workflows for research and trading
• Collaborate closely with team members and peers in technology to ensure global consistency and maximize re-use of software components
• Assume strong ownership of projects throughout their full engineering lifecycle
• Provide level 2 support for critical components

Required qualifications :

• Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, computer science
• 4 or more years’ experience with Python, C++, or KDB+ / q
• Knowledge of finance, data storage, processing and analysis
• Experience with modern software development : version control, agile development
• Excellent technical communication skills

Nice to have :

• Advanced quantitative skills
• Experience with requirements analysis and designing software solutions
• Experience with continuous integration (CI), logging and monitoring systems