Quantitative Trading Lead Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantitative Trading Lead Engineer to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves developing high-performance, low-latency trading applications using modern C++. You'll work closely with engineers, quants, and traders, driving innovation in trading infrastructure. The company offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about technology and trading, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working Model

Competitive salary

30 days’ holiday

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

CSR initiatives

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern C++ and experience in low-latency application development.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the low latency engineering team and manage technical projects.
• Collaborate with quants and traders to enhance trading applications.

Skills

C++

Unix/Linux

Python

Shell Scripting

Leadership

Low-latency Development

Continuous Delivery Patterns

Job description

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Quantitative Trading Lead Engineer, London

Client: Deutsche Bank

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Reference: 5b7c93428b1b

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

Overview: Join the Group Strategic Analytics (GSA) team within Deutsche Bank as a Quantitative Trading Lead Engineer. Work closely with engineers, quants, and traders to develop high-performance, low-latency trading applications using modern C++ standards supported by GCC and Clang compilers.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Working Model
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with optional additional days
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare
• Flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, Bike4Work, and Gym benefits
• CSR initiatives and volunteering leave

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical management to the low latency engineering team
• Collaborate with quants and traders to enhance trading infrastructure
• Develop software to meet desk goals
• Participate in code reviews and promote automated testing and TDD

Your Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in modern C++, preferably on Unix/Linux
• Experience in high-performance or low-latency development
• Knowledge of continuous delivery patterns
• Experience with Python and shell scripting in Unix/Linux
• Leadership experience in managing technical teams

Support and Culture

• Flexible working arrangements
• Expert coaching and continuous learning environment
• Inclusive culture supporting diversity and reasonable adjustments for disabilities

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is a leading German bank with a strong European presence and global network. We are committed to an inclusive, responsible, and collaborative work environment, supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity.