C++ Quantitative Developer London

DARE; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking energy trading company as a C++ Quantitative Developer, where you'll leverage your programming expertise to enhance trading strategies and systems. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with trading desks to develop and optimize algorithms that drive market-making and execution. This innovative firm values ambition and empowers its team members to excel, offering a vibrant work culture and a range of competitive benefits. If you're passionate about algorithmic trading and looking for a place to make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vitality health insurance

Dental cover

38 days of holiday

Pension scheme

Annual health checks

Learning & development budget

Free gym membership

Specsavers vouchers

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Credited Deliveroo dinner account

Office massage therapy

Freshly served office breakfast

Fully stocked fridge and pantry

Social events and games room

Qualifications

• Strong C++ skills with experience in multithreading and low latency.
• Familiarity with algorithmic trading and FIX protocol.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize trading strategies using C++.
• Implement execution algorithms for market making.

Skills

C++ development

Python programming

Algorithmic trading experience

Database connectivity (SQL, KDB)

Market research

Time series analysis

FIX protocol familiarity

TWAP/VWAP algorithms

Job description

Location: City of London

Type: Permanent, Full-time, On-site

Who we are

We are an energy trading company generating liquidity across global commodities markets. We combine deep trading expertise with proprietary technology and the power of data science to be the best-in-class. Our understanding of volatile, data-intensive markets is a key part of our edge.

At Dare, you will be joining a team of ambitious individuals who challenge themselves and each other. We have a culture of empowering exceptional people to become the best version of themselves.

The Role

As a C++ Quantitative Developer, you will play a critical role in developing and optimising our trading strategies and systems, enabling exchange market making and algorithmic trading. You will work closely with our trading desks to implement and enhance execution algorithms and ensure efficient connectivity to exchanges. Key responsibilities include:

• Mid/low latency C++ development for the exchange connectivity FIX/MultiCast
• Development of algorithmic strategies and market-making strategies C++ execution algorithms for trading desks (TWAP/VWAP, elements of Market Making)
• Time series analysis, Market research in C++ / Python

What You’ll Bring

• Strong C++ development skills (multithreading, inter-process communication, low latency, event-driven architecture design, modern C++ 20/23)
• Develop and implement algo strategies in C++
• Experience in an algorithmic trading environment
• Familiarity with FIX protocol and MultiCast
• Experience with TWAP/VWAP algorithms
• Python programming skills
• Experience with Database connectivity (SQL, KDB) beneficial

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary
• Vitality health insurance and dental cover
• 38 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Annual Bluecrest health checks
• A personal learning & development budget of £5000
• Free gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• Enhanced family leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Credited Deliveroo dinner account
• Office massage therapy
• Freshly served office breakfast twice a week
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Social events and a games room

Diversity matters

We believe in a workplace where our people can fulfil their potential, whatever their background or whomever they are. We celebrate the breadth of experience and see this as critical to problem-solving and to Dare thriving as a business. Our culture rewards curiosity and drive, so the best ideas triumph and everyone here can make an impact.

Please let us know ahead of the interview and testing processes if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance during the application process.

We’re also proud to be certified a ‘Great Place to Work’. Read more about our culture and what our team says about us here.