Graduate Software Developer/ Quant Developer/ Quant Researcher - Up to £170,000 + Bonus + Package

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global trading firm as a Graduate Software Developer / Quant Developer / Quant Researcher in Colchester. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary up to £170,000 plus bonuses and full benefits, focusing on high-performance trading systems and quantitative models within a collaborative environment designed for rapid growth and innovation.

Benefits

Work on greenfield projects

Collaborate with top professionals in tech and finance

Access to advanced tools and infrastructure

Excellent career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a relevant STEM degree.
• Proficiency in programming languages.
• Strong analytical skills and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance trading systems and infrastructure.
• Design and implement quantitative models.
• Collaborate on complex challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

C#

KDB+/Q

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Graduate Software Developer / Quant Developer / Quant Researcher

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £170,000 + Bonus + Full Benefits

Client: Hunter Bond

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Join a leading global trading firm as a Graduate Software Developer / Quant Developer / Quant Researcher, where innovation drives success. Located in Colchester with a hybrid work model, this role offers up to £170,000 + Bonus and full benefits.

As a recent graduate, you will work on high-performance trading systems, develop quantitative models, and collaborate with top engineers and quants in a fast-paced environment designed for growth and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Develop and enhance trading systems and infrastructure
2. Design and implement quantitative models
3. Collaborate with engineers, quants, and researchers on complex challenges
4. Learn and grow within a dynamic, meritocratic environment

What You Bring

1. Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM field
2. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, C#, KDB+/Q, etc.
3. Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems
4. Strong drive, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a high-stakes environment

Why This Role?

1. Work on greenfield projects with immediate impact
2. Collaborate with top professionals in tech and finance
3. Access to advanced tools, systems, and infrastructure
4. Excellent career growth in a meritocratic culture