Quantitative Trading Engineer

Deutsche Bank AG; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

Discounts and gym benefits

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in London is seeking a Quantitative Trading Engineer to build low-latency trading applications for Repo and Rates businesses. You will work with quants, traders and engineers to deliver high-performance software using Java in a Unix/Linux environment.

The role emphasizes modern development practices, code reviews, and delivering functional and non-functional improvements within a hybrid work model. We value collaboration and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Excellent core Java and Unix/Linux proficiency with low-latency focus.
• Experience in high-performance trading systems and low-latency development.
• Familiarity with KDB/Q, Python, and shell scripting in Unix/Linux.
• Experience with modern patterns for continuous delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and delivering new business functions and non-functional platform improvements.
• Developing functional and non-functional requirements in close collaboration with engineers, quants and traders.
• Participating fully in code reviews as an author and a reviewer.
• Actively improving team software development processes.

Skills

Java

Unix/Linux

Low-latency development

High-performance software

Continuous delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

KDB

Q

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Description:Job Title Quantitative Trading EngineerLocation LondonCorporate Title Vice PresidentGroup Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank.You will join the Quantitative Fixed Income Engineering team which builds applications that deliver quantitatively led pricing and trading solutions for the Repo and Rates businesses. Our team develops software using modern development practices to create high quality systems that can be iterated on rapidly and safely.You will focus on development of low latency algos, related components and frameworks. You will work closely with engineers, quants and traders to deliver high performance, low-latency trading applications. You will have the opportunity to use your excellent Java skills and experience of modern software development practices to create high quality systems that can be iterated on rapidly and safely.What we’ll offer youA healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.You can expect:Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for themCompetitive salary and non-contributory pension30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysLife Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefitsThe opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per yearYour key responsibilitiesImplementing and delivering new business functions and non-functional platform improvementsDeveloping functional and non-functional requirements in close collaboration with other engineers, Quants and TradersResponsible for participating fully in code reviews as both an author and a reviewerResponsible for actively improving team software development processesYour skills and experienceExcellent core Java, preferably on Unix/LinuxHigh performance and/or low latency development experienceFamiliarity with KDB, Q, python, and shell scripting experience in a Unix/Linux environmentExperienced in building and delivering software using modern patterns for continuous deliveryA sound grounding in the principals of computer engineering, preferably educated to bachelor’s degree level (preferably with a technical degree) or equivalent qualification/work experience.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to explain complex requirements in an easily understandable and effective wayHow we’ll support youFlexible working to assist you balance your personal prioritiesA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needsWe value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)About usDeutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025 for six consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion.If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge on [e-mail] to discuss how we can best support you. Alternatively, you can share your phone number, and a member of the team will be happy to call you to talk through your specific requirements.We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.