Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech,

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in Cambridge seeks a Software Engineer to enhance their derivative pricing tools used by traders at hedge funds and investment banks. This role emphasizes autonomy and collaboration, focusing on writing complex, collaborative code and involves exposure to advanced web technologies. Ideal candidates should have a strong educational background in STEM and experience with financial derivatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex codebases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Exposure to functional programming and pair programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop derivative pricing analytics via a web app.
• Support firm's growth in financial analytics.
• Work autonomously within a small, remote team.

Skills

Collaborative coding

Web technologies (WASM, WebGL)

Typescript

Rust

Agile methodologies

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or relevant STEM

Job description

Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech, Cambridge

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a highly successful FinTech firm that delivers derivative pricing tools and analytics for traders at hedge funds and investment banks. Due to sustained success, the firm is looking to add a Software Engineer to support their growth. This role suits an individual with experience in the financial space, working with large, complex codebases and agile environments. Data is central to their value proposition, making this an important role.

The firm works largely remotely with weekly in-person sessions to develop their culture and support personal development. Based in London, the team is spread across the UK. Team members are trusted to take responsibility, with no micromanagement. This role involves working within a small firm dedicated to delivering derivative pricing analytics via a web app, serving clients including traders at hedge funds and investment banks. Their systems are popular due to their accuracy and speed.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with large, complex codebases and writing collaborative code
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting
• Web technologies experience (WASM, WebGL), Typescript, Rust, V8
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject (e.g., Computer Science)
• Exposure to functional programming, pair programming, and agile methodologies
• Product knowledge within Rates/FX or Equity derivatives
• Familiarity with financial derivatives and pricing (advantageous)

Due to demand, this role is advertised anonymously. If you'd like to speak to someone before submitting your CV, please send a blank application and someone will contact you.

We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom