Quantitative Software Engineer - Trading Platform

DV Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading proprietary trading firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced software developer to join a small team responsible for developing a modern risk management and trading platform. This greenfield project will require expertise in Python and familiarity with distributed systems and large datasets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a meritocratic environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth as they work alongside traders and engineers to build innovative financial solutions.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and bonus structure

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical PPO

Flex Spending Account

Employer paid life insurance

Optional Long-term Disability and AD&D Insurance

Pre-Tax Parking and Transit

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Experience with distributed systems and large data sets.
• Domain knowledge in futures & swaps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand our risk management and trading platform.
• Create scalable services for financial derivatives pricing and market data.
• Build high-performance components for simulation and live trading.

Skills

Python

NumPy

Pandas

Algorithms

OOP

Threading

Multiprocessing

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

Docker

AirFlow

Luigi

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Unix Environment

Job description

A leading proprietary trading firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced software developer to join a small team responsible for developing a modern risk management and trading platform. This greenfield project will require expertise in Python and familiarity with distributed systems and large datasets. The ideal candidate will thrive in a meritocratic environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for growth as they work alongside traders and engineers to build innovative financial solutions.