Quantitative Developer - Crypto (C++)

NJF Global Holdings Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm seeks a Quantitative Developer to enhance its quantitative trading systems in the crypto space. This role demands expert-level C++ skills and offers the chance to work on a cutting-edge tech stack that supports automated crypto strategies. You will collaborate with traders while actively contributing to both system development and performance enhancement. Located in Greater London, this role provides an outstanding opportunity for innovative engineers passionate about crypto and trading.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Expert-level C++ skills; strong Python is a plus.
• Experience in systematic trading environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance the quant technology stack for systematic crypto trading.
• Develop front-office systems: data ingestion, risk, live trading.
• Automate and support 24/7 crypto strategies.

Skills

C++

Python

Systematic trading knowledge

Real-time systems

DevOps

Job description

🚀 Quantitative Developer – Crypto (C++) | Systematic Trading | DeFi & On-Chain Data

I’m currently partnered with a top-tier global quantitative & systematic trading firm that is scaling its Crypto engineering and research group . This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact quant technology team building the next generation of systematic crypto trading systems.

If you’re passionate about C++, crypto markets, and designing ultra-robust trading infrastructure, this one stands out.

⭐ The Role

As a key member of the Crypto desk, you will :

• Build and enhance the quant technology stack that powers systematic crypto trading.
• Develop front-office systems across the entire pipeline : data ingestion, risk, live trading, post-trade, and core infrastructure.
• Work hand-in-hand with traders and quants to deploy, support, and automate 24 / 7 crypto strategies .
• Contribute to both greenfield development and the evolution of an already sophisticated, high-throughput tech stack.

🎯 What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Expert-level C++ skills; strong Python a plus.
• Experience in systematic trading or quantitative environments is advantageous.
• Genuine passion for crypto , DeFi , and cutting-edge trading innovation.
• Strong understanding of real-time, scalable, robust systems .
• Proven ability to architect high-performance, end-to-end systems .
• Experience with DevOps, CI / CD, AWS is beneficial.

🌍 Why This Opportunity Is Exceptional

• Work in a front-office, revenue-driving engineering environment.
• Build state-of-the-art systems across both centralized and decentralized markets.
• Join a culture where innovation, autonomy, and engineering excellence are core values.
• Direct impact on strategy performance and technology evolution.
• Opportunities available across their London, Zurich and Paris office.

If you’re a C++ engineer excited by crypto, DeFi, and systematic trading, I’d love to speak with you.