Quant Developer

Madfish; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Quant Developer to contribute to the development of sophisticated trading algorithms for crypto-native derivatives. You'll design and implement low-latency trading systems and quantitative models, while collaborating with traders and engineers. Candidates should have expertise in algorithmic trading and strong programming skills. This position offers remote flexibility and competitive compensation in a performance-driven environment.

Benefits

Remote flexibility

Competitive compensation

Performance-driven environment

Qualifications

• Proven background in quantitative development or algorithmic trading in crypto or digital assets, particularly in market-making.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust.
• Deep understanding of financial mathematics and derivatives pricing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance market-making algorithms for crypto derivatives.
• Build mathematical and statistical models to analyze market behavior.
• Develop high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure.

Skills

Quantitative development

Algorithmic trading

Python

C++

Rust

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Quant Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of sophisticated trading and market-making algorithms for crypto-native rates derivatives. You will play a key role in designing and implementing low-latency trading systems, building quantitative models, and optimizing strategies to improve market liquidity and trading efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Algorithm Development: Design, develop, and enhance market-making algorithms for crypto derivatives to ensure efficient trading and liquidity provision.
• Quantitative Modeling: Build robust mathematical and statistical models to analyze market behavior, pricing dynamics, and risk metrics.
• Trading System Design: Develop and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure for live execution.
• Backtesting & Optimization: Conduct thorough backtesting, simulation, and parameter tuning to validate and improve strategy performance.
• Market Research: Analyze historical and real-time data to identify trading opportunities and refine quantitative strategies.
• Risk Management: Implement monitoring tools and risk controls to manage exposure and ensure compliance with trading limits.
• Collaboration: Work closely with traders, quants, and engineers to translate ideas into executable production-grade strategies.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for models, algorithms, and system components.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven background in quantitative development or algorithmic trading within the crypto or digital assets industry, especially in market-making or derivatives.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust, with experience in low-latency system design.
• Quantitative Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial mathematics, derivatives pricing, and quantitative modeling techniques.
• Market Understanding: Solid grasp of crypto derivatives markets — including perpetual futures, options, and swaps.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to complex challenges.
• Communication: Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and trading teams.
• Nice to Have: Familiarity with rates derivatives, fixed income, or structured products.

Why Join Us

• Work alongside top-tier quant researchers and engineers in the crypto-finance domain.
• Contribute to cutting-edge trading systems and algorithms used by leading institutional clients.
• Enjoy full remote flexibility, competitive compensation, and a performance-driven environment that values innovation and precision.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about building high-performance trading systems and want to shape the future of crypto derivatives, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Send your CV or portfolio with past trading/research work — and let’s build something exceptional together.