Lead Quantitative Developer

Durlston Partners; Greater London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Prop Shop in London seeks a Trading System Developer to build a mission-critical trading system. This role involves greenfield development using Python, Go, and Rust, offering competitive pay and remote flexibility. Join a collaborative team focused on innovation in trading technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in algorithmic development and low-latency coding.
• Willingness to learn and work hard.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-performance trading system from scratch.
• Collaborate with traders, researchers, and software engineers.

Skills

Python

Go

Rust

Education

Proven Academics

Job description

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Base pay range

Trading System Developer - London - Up to £200k + Bonus + Equity

Who?

Working with a global Prop Shop that has operated in traditional financial markets since the early 90s. They have diversified and expanded over the last decade, becoming one of the largest traders in emerging markets, including Digital Assets.

Why?

The firm aims to create a new trading team tasked with building a mission-critical, high-performance trading system from scratch. Responsibilities include algorithmic development, trading system development, and low-latency coding.

What?

Greenfield trading system development using Python and newer technologies such as Go & Rust, including solutions for platform connectivity and monitoring systems. The role offers a flat structure, enabling collaboration with traders, researchers, and software engineers within a small team and across the organization.

Where?

The firm has 10 offices worldwide, including London. The role offers remote working flexibility and is full-time.

How much?

The compensation is competitive, with a base salary up to £300k plus bonus and equity.

If interested, please contact: [e-mail]

We encourage applications even if you don't meet all listed requirements—proven academics and a willingness to learn and work hard are key.

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Additional details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Finance, IT, Engineering
• Industries: Software Development, Financial Services, IT Systems