Quantitative Developer

Millennium Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai seeks a highly motivated Mid-Senior Level Quant Developer. In this role, you will develop and improve the core trading engine while designing automation systems to enhance trading efficiency. Candidates should have a strong programming background, particularly in Python, and a solid understanding of quantitative finance and trading processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and a team player committed to delivering excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve core trading engine.
• Design and implement trade automation systems.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers for solutions.

Skills

Strong programming skills in Python

Familiarity with financial markets

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team

Education

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

Tools

Common dataset libraries (pandas, polars, numpy)

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

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.