Execution Developer – London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious technology team at a leading hedge fund specializing in systematic trading. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge trading platforms and algorithms, contributing to global trading operations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quantitative finance and software development, with a focus on Java, Python, and SQL. Enjoy a collaborative environment with a flat hierarchy, regular social events, and opportunities for personal development. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Personal development allowances

Sponsorship opportunities

Regular social events

Annual trips

Team offsites

Qualifications

• Strong interest in quantitative financial markets and experience with asset classes.
• Proficiency in software engineering best practices and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build execution algorithms and trading platforms for global trading operations.
• Analyze post-trade performance and optimize software across the trading lifecycle.

Skills

Java

Python

Typescript

SQL

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job Description for Quantitative Trading Systems Developer

Overview:

Join one of the world’s largest hedge funds and become part of a prestigious technology team specializing in systematic trading. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a company currently investing heavily in engineering, working closely with trading and research teams to develop tools, platforms, and algorithms that support global trading operations.

The Role:

Responsibilities include building execution algorithms and trading platforms, developing tools for traders and monitoring systems, analyzing post-trade performance, and optimizing software across the trading lifecycle.

The company's systems mainly operate on Linux, with most code written in Java, complemented by Python and Typescript.

Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in quantitative financial markets. Experience with various asset classes is advantageous.

• Strong database and SQL skills, preferably with Oracle and MongoDB
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and familiarity with Linux and Windows environments
• Degree in a quantitative or computing field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics) from a top-tier university
• Experience with FIX protocol is a plus
• Competitive salary with bonuses
• Additional perks include personal development allowances and sponsorship opportunities
• Located in Central London with a friendly, collaborative tech team
• Culture of transparency, flat hierarchy, and no-attitude environment
• Regular social events, annual trips, and team offsites