Senior Software Engineer - Quantitative Trading Systems

Westbury Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbury Partners in Sydney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build high-performance trading software and research infrastructure for quantitative trading.

You will design scalable platforms, work with researchers, and own critical production systems in Linux environments.

Join a high-caliber technology group that partners with quantitative researchers to scale data-driven innovation and deliver reliable technology across global markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional Python experience with large distributed systems.
• Strong Linux experience.
• Experience working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and improving scalable software platforms for quantitative research and trading.
• Building research infrastructure that enables teams to analyse data and develop predictive models.
• Collaborating closely with quantitative researchers to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Improving the scalability, reliability, and performance of large distributed production systems.
• Working with substantial datasets to develop efficient and dependable technology solutions.
• Operating and developing software within Linux-based environments.
• Taking ownership of projects while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Contributing to a collaborative culture where technology, research, and ideas combine to solve challenging problems.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Linux

Large datasets

Job description

Westbury Partners in Sydney is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build high-performance trading software and research infrastructure for quantitative trading.

You will design scalable platforms, work with researchers, and own critical production systems in Linux environments.

Join a high-caliber technology group that partners with quantitative researchers to scale data-driven innovation and deliver reliable technology across global markets.