Lead Quantitative Developer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global proprietary trading firm as a Trading System Developer in London, where you'll play a crucial role in building a high-performance trading system from the ground up. This exciting opportunity involves algorithmic development and low-latency coding, working collaboratively with traders and engineers. The firm offers a competitive salary up to £300k, along with bonus and equity options, and provides remote working flexibility. If you have a passion for technology and finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing high-performance trading systems.
• Proven academic credentials and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop a greenfield trading system using Python and other technologies.
• Create solutions for platform connectivity and monitoring systems.

Skills

Python

Go

Rust

Algorithmic Development

Low-Latency Coding

Job description

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

Who?

Working with a global proprietary trading firm that has been active in traditional financial markets since the early 1990s. Over the past decade, they have diversified into emerging markets, including digital assets.

Why?

The firm aims to build a new, mission-critical, high-performance trading system from scratch. This involves algorithmic development, trading system development, and low-latency coding.

What?

Development of a greenfield trading system using Python, along with newer technologies such as Go and Rust. The role includes creating solutions for platform connectivity and monitoring systems. The team has a flat structure, promoting collaboration with traders, researchers, and software engineers within the small group 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 package is competitive, with a base salary of up to £300k, plus bonus and equity.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the listed requirements—if you have proven academic credentials and are willing to work hard and learn, we want to hear from you.

Note: If you do not receive a reply within 3 days, your application was not successful.