Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech,

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

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in High Wycombe is looking for a Software Engineer to enhance their derivative pricing tools. The role involves working independently and collaboratively, engaging with complex codebases and web technologies like Typescript and Rust, while contributing to a progressive team culture focused on personal development.

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex codebases and collaborative coding.
• Ability to work independently remotely and collaboratively in a team.
• Exposure to functional programming, pair programming, and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support growth in derivative pricing tools and analytics.
• Work within a small team to deliver pricing analytics via a web app.
• Regularly engage in in-person sessions to develop firm culture.

Skills

Collaboration

Agility

Functional Programming

Web Technologies

Typescript

Rust

V8

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject

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Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech, High Wycombe

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Location: High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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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 regular (weekly) in-person sessions to develop and maintain their progressive culture and support personal development. They are based in London, but the team is distributed across the UK. Team members are trusted to take responsibility with no micromanagement. This role is ideal for a SWE comfortable across the stack, independent yet collaborative, 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 the ability to write collaborative code
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and collaboratively within a team
• Web technologies experience (WASM, WebGL), Typescript, Rust, V8
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject, such as Computer Science
• Exposure to functional programming, pair programming, and agile methodologies
• Product knowledge within 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 a CV, please send a blank application, and someone will contact you.

We respond only to highly qualified candidates.