Senior Quantitative Developer - Python

Qube Research & Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to design, build and deploy cloud-based Python applications supporting research and trading. You will create backtesting tools, pricing libraries and risk analytics, while developing scalable data pipelines for market and alternative datasets.

You will work with Researchers, Traders and Data Engineers to deliver production quality analytical systems and dashboards, leveraging AI assisted development tools and

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in quantitative development or software engineering within financial markets.
• Strong experience supporting Researchers, Portfolio Managers or Traders in a front office environment.
• Advanced Python programming skills with NumPy and pandas.
• Strong quantitative, statistical and financial knowledge.
• Experience building production quality analytical systems that process large data volumes.
• Experience with SQL, relational databases and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with AWS or another cloud platform and infrastructure as code practices.
• Strong software engineering practices including Git, automated testing, packaging, CI and production monitoring.
• Practical experience using AI assisted software development tools.
• Experience with FastAPI, Plotly, Dash or Streamlit is beneficial.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, workflow orchestration or distributed computing is advantageous.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS or AWS CDK is beneficial.
• Previous experience in commodities markets, weather data, trade flows or supply and demand modelling is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy and support cloud based Python applications for research and trading.
• Build quantitative tools including backtesting frameworks, optimisation engines, pricing libraries, risk analytics and research platforms.
• Develop scalable data pipelines for market, fundamental and alternative datasets.
• Build interactive applications and dashboards to support market analysis, risk management, and P&L analysis.
• Apply AI assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, testing, documentation and debugging.
• Collaborate with Researchers, Traders, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers and Production Support teams to deliver solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from requirements gathering and design through deployment, monitoring and support.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

SQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD

FastAPI/Plotly/Dash/Streamlit

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL databases

ETL/ELT pipelines

Job description

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

You will work within a front office Quantitative Development function, partnering closely with Researchers and Traders to build production systems that support research, trading, portfolio construction and risk analysis. The role focuses on developing cloud based Python applications, quantitative tooling and scalable data platforms that enable investment decisions across complex financial markets.

Your future role within QRT

• Design, develop, deploy and support cloud based Python applications for research and trading
• Build quantitative tools including backtesting frameworks, optimisation engines, pricing libraries, risk analytics and research platforms
• Develop scalable data pipelines for market, fundamental and alternative datasets, including weather and supply and demand data
• Build interactive applications and dashboards to support market analysis, risk management, profit and loss analysis and portfolio performance
• Apply AI assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity, testing, documentation and debugging
• Contribute to AI enabled applications and workflows that support research and trading activities
• Improve the scalability, reproducibility and operational reliability of research workflowsTake ownership of projects from requirements gathering and technical design through deployment, monitoring and ongoing support
• Collaborate with Researchers, Traders, Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers and Production Support teams to deliver business critical solutions
• 5 to 10 years of experience in quantitative development or software engineering within financial markets
• Strong experience supporting Researchers, Portfolio Managers or Traders in a front office environment
• Advanced Python programming skills, including experience with NumPy and pandas
• Strong quantitative, statistical and financial knowledge
• Experience building production quality analytical systems that process large volumes of data
• Experience with SQL, relational databases and ETL or ELT pipelines
• Experience with AWS or another major cloud platform together with infrastructure as code practices
• Strong software engineering practices including Git, automated testing, packaging, continuous integration and production monitoring
• Practical experience using AI assisted software development tools
• Experience with FastAPI, Plotly, Dash or Streamlit is beneficial
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, workflow orchestration or distributed computing is advantageous
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, ECS or AWS CDK is beneficial
• Previous experience in commodities markets, commodity fundamentals, weather data, trade flows or supply and demand modelling is advantageous
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and deliver solutions from business requirements through to production

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.