Quant Developer

Staging It; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de trading en forte croissance à Londres recherche un développeur quantitatif pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Le rôle inclut le développement de systèmes de trading automatisés en Python, la conception de systèmes backend pour des données de marché, et la collaboration avec l'équipe d'investissement. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience avérée en développement Python et une solide compréhension des API de trading. Un environnement de travail rapide et autonome est préféré.

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en systèmes de trading automatisés.
• Compétences solides en développement backend Python.
• Bonne compréhension de l'architecture logicielle et des structures de données.

Responsibilities

• Développer un système de trading automatisé robuste et évolutif.
• Concevoir des systèmes backend pour traiter des données de marché à haut volume.
• Collaborer avec l'équipe d'investissement pour itérer sur la logique de stratégie.

Skills

Python development

Automated trading systems

System design

Debugging and troubleshooting

Tools

Interactive Brokers API

Job description

Robert Half Technology are assisting a rapidly growing start-up organisation to recruit a Quant Developer on a contract basis - London based - start ASAP

Role

• The Quant Developer will develop a robust, scalable automated trading system using Python and the Interactive Brokers API
• Build a global options scanner capable of identifying predefined trading opportunities in real time
• Design backend systems to ingest and process high-volume market data with low latency and high accuracy
• Implement trade execution logic and automate end-to-end trade lifecycle
• Integrate dynamic risk controls to ensure resilient execution under live market conditions
• Collaborate with the investment team to iterate on strategy logic and support real-time deployment
• Maintain and improve internal reporting tools for live and historical data

Profile

• The Quant Developer will have proven experience building automated or algorithmic trading systems
• Strong backend Python development skills (including clean, production-grade code)
• Solid understanding of Interactive Brokers API (or equivalent trading APIs)
• Excellent grasp of system design, data structures, and software architecture
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in real-time, high-throughput environments
• Highly autonomous, entrepreneurial, and proactive mindset
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-moving teams

Company

• Rapidly growing trading start-up organisation with offices in London
• On site required
• Outside IR35

Salary & Benefits

The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.

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