Quant Developer

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

Job summary

An innovative investment firm is seeking a Quant Developer to join their dynamic engineering team. This exciting role offers the chance to design and optimize a cutting-edge trading platform while collaborating closely with researchers and live traders. You'll take ownership of projects from inception to deployment, developing high-performance C++ components that drive trading applications. With a focus on analytical problem-solving and a strong foundation in scientific programming, you will thrive in a competitive environment that values your contributions and encourages flexible working. Join this forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the world of algorithmic trading.

Benefits

Flexible working

Regular socials

Competitive compensation

Flat structure

Qualifications

• 4+ years programming experience with strong OOP and C/C++ skills.
• Knowledge in statistics, probability, and linear algebra.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance C++ components for trading applications.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to enhance core trading infrastructure.

Skills

C++

OOP

Python

R

Data Analysis

Algorithmic Trading

Risk Management

Numerical Analysis

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Shell Scripting

Job description

Quant Developer wanted for leading investment firm to join their fast-paced, dynamic engineering team. This role will give you the opportunity to design, build and optimize a diverse trading platform. You will be working closely with the researchers and live traders to develop the core-trading infrastructure.

They are looking for a strong, analytical problem-solver, with deep knowledge of low-level optimization, an interest in algorithmic trading, data analysis/design, risk management and application development. The successful Quant Developer is expected to take real ownership of projects – from inception through to deployment; designing and developing high-performance C++ components used by trading applications.

Requirements

• 4 years’ programming experience with strong OOP, scientific programming skills and fluency in C, C++
• Scientific and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R; Linux, shell)
• Knowledge in statistics, probability and linear algebra
• Experience with numerical analysis (e.g., regression, optimization) and ML is a big plus
• BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related computer engineering or science subject. MS degree would be ideal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Competitive compensation: truly flat structure; feel valued for your input and be rewarded for great ideas
• Work with the latest technologies on complex problems
• Flexible working encouraged and regular socials