Quantitative Developer

Radley James

Greater London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

Quant Developer

This role sits within a global, technology-driven investment firm running systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets. The firm builds its own trading, research, and data platforms in-house.

As a Quant Developer, the role bridges quantitative research and engineering. You’ll work closely with researchers to turn ideas and models into robust, scalable software used in research and live trading. This includes building tools and workflows for data analysis, backtesting, and production trading systems, as well as owning and supporting critical components throughout their lifecycle.

What they’re looking for