Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech,

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm is seeking a Software Engineer in Stevenage to enhance its derivative pricing tools. The position involves contributing to complex codebases and requires experience with web technologies in an agile environment. This role emphasizes personal responsibility and remote collaboration within a small team focused on accuracy and speed in financial analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex codebases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Exposure to Rates/FX or Equity derivatives desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop derivative pricing analytics via a web app.
• Support firm growth with collaborative coding and agile practices.

Skills

Collaborative code writing

Agile methodologies

Web technologies

Typescript

Rust

Functional programming

Financial derivatives knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM field

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31.05.2025

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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 their culture and support personal development. Based in London, the team is distributed 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. The client base includes traders at leading hedge funds and investment banks. Their growing popularity is due to their ability to deliver accurate prices quickly.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with large, complex codebases and the ability to write collaborative code
• Ability to work independently and within 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 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 with someone before submitting a CV, please send a blank application, and someone will contact you.

We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.