Quant Developer: Live Trading Systems & Research Tools

Dex; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dex is partnering with a firm in quantitative finance to hire a Quant Developer. You will build end-to-end toolkits for researchers and traders, designing robust software for live trading and simulation environments.

You will own major components, collaborate with quantitative analysts, and contribute to scalable research tooling. The role emphasizes independence, high standards, and impact on real-time market insights.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building production software.
• Strong object-oriented engineering skills and 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 decisions shape research capabilities.

Skills

C#

Python

OO design

Production software

Job description

Dex is partnering with a firm in quantitative finance to hire a Quant Developer. You will build end-to-end toolkits for researchers and traders, designing robust software for live trading and simulation environments.

You will own major components, collaborate with quantitative analysts, and contribute to scalable research tooling. The role emphasizes independence, high standards, and impact on real-time market insights.