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

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

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is seeking a Graduate Software Developer / Quant Developer / Quant Researcher to join their innovative team in Northampton. You'll develop cutting-edge trading systems and work alongside top professionals in a high-performance environment focused on quantitative finance. This hybrid role offers excellent career growth and immediate impact through greenfield projects.

Benefits

Access to advanced tools, systems, and infrastructure

Excellent career growth

Collaboration with top professionals in tech and finance

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or related STEM field required.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language necessary.
• Drive, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a high-stakes environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance trading systems and infrastructure.
• Design and implement quantitative models.
• Collaborate on complex challenges with engineers and researchers.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in C#

Proficiency in KDB+/Q

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Graduate Software Developer / Quant Developer / Quant Researcher

Location: Northampton, 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. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on high-performance trading technology and quantitative finance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

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

What You Bring:

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or related STEM field
• Proficiency in at least one core programming language (Python, C++, Java, C#, KDB+/Q, etc.)
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Drive, curiosity, and eagerness to learn in a high-stakes environment

Why This Role?

• Work on greenfield projects with immediate impact
• Collaborate with top professionals in tech and finance
• Access to advanced tools, systems, and infrastructure
• Excellent career growth in a high-performance culture