Quant Developer: Build Live Trading & Research Tools

Dex

Greater London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 180,000

Full time

30 hours ago

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Job summary

Dex is seeking a Quant Developer to design and build robust, production-grade software for live trading systems, simulation frameworks, and research tooling. You will own end-to-end development, collaborating closely with quantitative analysts to turn ideas into production signals.

You will contribute to core modelling libraries and research tooling, delivering high-performance, reliable software and taking ownership within a seasoned engineering group that shapes the firm’s research

Qualifications

Production software experience, ideally in C# or Python.
Strong object-oriented engineering with a track record of shipping robust, tested systems.
Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners.
Genuine interest in applied problem-solving, particularly in quantitative finance.

Responsibilities

Design and build robust, testable software for live trading systems and simulation frameworks.
Develop core modelling libraries and new research tooling, from concept to production.
Partner directly with quantitative analysts, translating complex hypotheses into production signals.
Take end-to-end ownership of critical systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Contribute to a seasoned engineering group, where your technical decisions shape research capabilities.