Quantitative Developer - High-Performance Trading Systems

Venture Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systematic hedge fund in the UK is seeking a Quantitative Developer to design, implement, and maintain trading systems. This role combines software engineering and quantitative research, focusing on building reliable tools for systematic investment strategies. Candidates should have strong programming skills in C#, Python, and C++, along with an understanding of data structures and algorithms. Knowledge in quantitative finance or financial technology is preferred, making this an excellent opportunity for tech-savvy finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in C#, Python, and/or C++.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.
• Experience working with large datasets and time-series data.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-quality software for quantitative trading strategies.
• Partner with quantitative researchers to translate models into efficient, scalable code.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for market and alternative data.

Skills

C#

Python

C++

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Job description

A leading systematic hedge fund in the UK is seeking a Quantitative Developer to design, implement, and maintain trading systems. This role combines software engineering and quantitative research, focusing on building reliable tools for systematic investment strategies. Candidates should have strong programming skills in C#, Python, and C++, along with an understanding of data structures and algorithms. Knowledge in quantitative finance or financial technology is preferred, making this an excellent opportunity for tech-savvy finance professionals.