Quant Developer: Build Scalable Trading Tools

Radley James; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology-driven investment firm seeks a Quant Developer to bridge quantitative research and engineering. This role involves developing scalable software for data analysis, backtesting, and trading systems. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience with Python, C++, or kdb+/q. Strong technical communication skills are essential, with experience in modern software development practices preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience with Python, C++, or kdb+/q.
• Understanding of financial data, storage, and analysis.
• Experience with modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Bridge quantitative research and engineering to build scalable software.
• Develop tools for data analysis, backtesting, and trading systems.
• Support critical components throughout their lifecycle.

Skills

Python

C++

kdb+/q

Technical communication

Education

Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or similar

Job description

A global technology-driven investment firm seeks a Quant Developer to bridge quantitative research and engineering. This role involves developing scalable software for data analysis, backtesting, and trading systems. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of experience with Python, C++, or kdb+/q. Strong technical communication skills are essential, with experience in modern software development practices preferred.