Quantitative Developer

Millennium; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

Millennium in Dubai is seeking a highly motivated Mid-Senior Level Quant Developer to join their index Rebal team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to building robust trading systems and enhancing trading efficiency.

You will be involved in developing and maintaining the core trading engine, implementing trade automation systems, and collaborating closely with traders and researchers. Excellent programming skills in Python and a strong understanding of quantitative finance are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with dataset libraries.
• Solid understanding of quantitative finance and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the core trading engine.
• Design and implement trade automation systems.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality.
• Provide support for existing trading systems.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Understanding of quantitative finance

Experience with dataset libraries

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

pandas

polars

numpy

duckdb

Job description

Mid-Senior Level Quant Developer

Preferred Location: Dubai

Leading index Rebal team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quant Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust trading systems and be familiar with the trading process. This role requires someone who is extremely hard‑working and dedicated to achieving excellence in every aspect of their work. You will be working on our core trading engine and building out trade automations that drive the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Trading Engine Development: Develop, maintain, and improve our core trading engine.
• Systematic Trade Automations: Design and implement trade automation systems to enhance trading efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration: Work closely with traders, researchers, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews to ensure the highest quality of code and adherence to best practices.
• Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for existing trading systems and models.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in Python and must be comfortable with common dataset libraries e.g. pandas, polars, numpy, duckdb etc.
• Quantitative Skills: Solid understanding of quantitative finance and statistical methods.
• Trading Knowledge: Familiarity with the trading process and financial markets.
• System Design: Experience in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable systems.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrated ability to work hard and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.