Quantitative Developer

Client of Reqiva; Dubai; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global quantitative investment firm seeks a Quantitative Developer for its Dubai office. Join a tech-first trading team where you'll build tools and infrastructure that directly support investment decisions. This role offers the chance to work with diverse datasets and tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment. If you have a strong background in Python and data libraries, along with a keen interest in financial markets, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and ownership in your projects.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python and modern data libraries.
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Build tools and analytics used by researchers and traders.
• Tackle complex technical challenges with autonomy.

Skills

Python

numpy

pandas

polars

dask

SQL

communication skills

Job description

A leading global quantitative investment firm is expanding its Dubai office and is looking for a Quantitative Developer to join one of its high-performing trading desks. This is an opportunity to work at the cutting edge of data, research, and technology with direct impact on trading outcomes.

About the Role:

• Join a collaborative, tech-first trading team where your work directly supports investment decisions.
• Build tools, infrastructure, and analytics used by researchers and traders in real time.
• Work with diverse datasets from index and M&A data to proprietary risk models and help manage and scale high-dimensional data environments.
• Tackle complex technical challenges with autonomy and ownership.

Your Background:

• Strong proficiency in Python and modern data libraries (e.g., numpy, pandas, polars, dask).
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Knowledge of systems-level fundamentals (CPU, memory, OS, networking).
• Comfortable owning projects end-to-end from concept to delivery.
• Excellent communication skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in quantitative trading environments (0-2 years) is desirable.
• Interest or exposure to financial markets is a plus.

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