Senior Quant Algo Developer

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Quant Algo Developer to enhance their algorithmic volatility trading stack. This role involves collaborating with traders and developers to create innovative software solutions that drive business objectives. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to a dynamic team environment, all while embodying core values of respect, integrity, and excellence. This position offers a unique chance to influence the future of trading analytics and risk management in a fast-paced financial environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in algorithm development with C++ and KDB+/q.
• Strong knowledge of volatility trading and market microstructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software solutions and ensure performance optimization.
• Collaborate with teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.

Skills

Algo development with low-latency modern C++

Data engineering practices using KDB+/q

Volatility trading knowledge

Market microstructure in equity derivatives

Knowledge of machine learning

Optimization theory

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Rust

Education

Master’s in STEM fields

PhD in STEM fields

Tools

KDB+/q

C++

Python

Rust

Job description

Join us as a Senior Quant Algo Developer at Barclays, supporting the Equity Flow Derivatives business. You will help build our algorithmic volatility trading stack and markets-facing analytics. In this role, you will collaborate with traders, developers, quants, compliance, and risk teams to help manage risk and make a positive impact on revenue.

Qualifications:

• Algo development experience with low-latency modern C++
• Experience with data engineering practices using KDB+/q
• Practical knowledge of volatility trading and market microstructure in equity derivatives

Additional useful skills:

• Master’s or PhD in STEM fields (math, statistics, or computer science)
• Knowledge of machine learning and optimization theory
• Proficiency in Python & Rust

This role is based in our London office.

Purpose of the role:

To design, develop, and improve software that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-standard programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities within the organization.
• Follow secure coding practices to protect data and ensure software security.
• Implement effective unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.

Vice President Expectations:

• Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes. Manage resources, budgets, and policies; deliver continuous improvements.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and oversee performance and pay decisions. Lead specialists to influence operations and strategic priorities.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment of excellence, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead projects, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders and senior management on functional and cross-functional impacts.
• Manage risks and strengthen controls related to your team's work.
• Understand organizational functions to support business goals.
• Collaborate across teams to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Develop solutions based on complex analysis and research, using innovative and strategic thinking.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, employing influencing and negotiating skills.

All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and the Mindset—Empower, Challenge, Drive—guiding our behavior and decision-making.