Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech,

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm is seeking a Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer in Cheltenham. This role involves developing pricing tools and analytics for major financial institutions and requires expertise in programming and financial derivatives. Work in an agile, remote setting with opportunities to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex codebases.
• Exposure to functional programming and pair programming.
• Knowledge in Rates/FX or Equity derivatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of derivative pricing analytics.
• Work collaboratively with a remote team.
• Engage in agile practices and contribute to code reviews.

Skills

Collaborative coding

Independent work

Web technologies

Agile methodologies

Functional programming

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM field

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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 is suitable for someone with experience in the financial space, working with large, complex code bases and in agile environments. Data is central to their value proposition, making this a crucial role.

The firm operates largely remotely with weekly in-person sessions to develop their culture and support personal development. Based in London, the team is distributed across the UK. Team members are trusted with responsibilities, with no micromanagement. This role involves working within a small firm dedicated to delivering derivative pricing analytics via a web app. The client base includes traders at leading hedge funds and investment banks. Their increasing popularity is due to their ability to deliver accurate prices faster than competitors.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with large, complex codebases and writing collaborative code
• Ability to work independently and in a team, especially in a remote setting
• Experience with web technologies (WASM, WebGL), Typescript, Rust, and V8
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM field, such as Computer Science
• Exposure to functional programming, pair programming, and agile methodologies
• Product knowledge in Rates/FX or Equity derivatives is a plus
• Familiarity with financial derivatives and pricing is advantageous

Due to demand, this role is advertised anonymously. If you prefer 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.