Derivatives Quant Dev / Software Engineer, FinTech,

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech firm in Warrington is seeking a Derivatives Quant Developer/Software Engineer to enhance their derivative pricing tools for traders at hedge funds. This remote role demands expertise in collaborative coding and a solid understanding of financial derivatives, fostering a culture of independence and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in relevant technologies and financial markets.

Qualifications

• Experience with large, complex codebases.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Exposure to Rates/FX or Equity derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Support software development of derivative pricing tools.
• Work within a small, agile team dedicated to producing web applications.
• Collaborate on writing code and participate in agile practices.

Skills

Collaborative code

Web technologies (WASM, WebGL)

Typescript

Rust

Functional programming

Agile methodologies

Financial derivatives knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or relevant STEM subject

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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 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 a crucial role.

The firm operates largely remotely with weekly in-person sessions to foster their culture and support personal development. Based in London, the team is spread 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, serving traders at leading hedge funds and investment banks. Their popularity stems from delivering 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, given the remote nature of the role
• Web technologies experience (WASM, WebGL), Typescript, Rust, V8
• Ideally, an undergraduate degree in a relevant STEM subject, such as Computer Science
• Exposure to functional programming, pair programming, and agile methodologies
• Some product knowledge within Rates/FX or Equity derivatives
• 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 respond only to highly qualified candidates.