Quant Developer: Build Live Trading Tools & Research

Dex; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dex’s partner firm is seeking a Quant Developer to design and implement robust software for live trading and research tooling. You will work closely with quantitative analysts to translate hypotheses into production signals, delivering scalable, testable systems with high performance and reliability.

You will join an experienced engineering group, sitting near the quants to influence what the firm can explore, and you will own meaningful components from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building production software, ideally in C# and/or Python.
• Strong object-oriented engineering skills; a track record of shipping robust, tested systems.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical partners.
• A 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 materially shape research capabilities.

Skills

C#

Python

Object-oriented programming

Communication

Job description

Dex’s partner firm is seeking a Quant Developer to design and implement robust software for live trading and research tooling. You will work closely with quantitative analysts to translate hypotheses into production signals, delivering scalable, testable systems with high performance and reliability.

You will join an experienced engineering group, sitting near the quants to influence what the firm can explore, and you will own meaningful components from concept to production.