Quant Finance Software Engineer – Real-Time Trading & Risk

Harrington Starr; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington Starr in London is seeking a Software Developer to join a leading hedge fund's technology team. The role entails designing scalable software for trading, risk, pricing, and quantitative research in a real-time environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong SQL experience, a passion for engineering excellence, and a solid academic record (1st/2:1). This onsite position includes a generous salary band and bonus/benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL databases is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Ownership-driven mindset and ability to work independently.
• Experience delivering software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent academic credentials in a technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable software solutions across trading, risk, pricing, and valuation platforms.
• Building robust, reusable applications and services supporting critical business functions.
• Collaborating with quantitative and investment teams to solve complex technical challenges.
• Contributing to the architecture of large-scale, real-time computing systems.
• Taking ownership of projects from requirements to deployment and support.
• Driving innovation by challenging processes and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

SQL databases

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Ownership mindset

Collaborative working

Strong academic background

Education

First or 2:1 in Computer Science/Engineering/Mathematics/Physics

Excellent A-Level grades A*/A

Job description

Harrington Starr in London is seeking a Software Developer to join a leading hedge fund's technology team. The role entails designing scalable software for trading, risk, pricing, and quantitative research in a real-time environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong SQL experience, a passion for engineering excellence, and a solid academic record (1st/2:1). This onsite position includes a generous salary band and bonus/benefits package.