Senior Rust Developer (London)

G-20 Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in London is looking for a highly skilled Senior Core Rust Developer to work on its proprietary trading engine. The ideal candidate is expected to have over 7 years of software development experience, proficient in Rust, and capable of optimizing low-latency systems. They will play a vital role in collaborating with diverse teams to enhance system performance and ensure seamless trading operations. This full-time role is based in the London office, and only candidates with the right to work in the UK should apply.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years' experience in software development, ideally in a high-paced trading environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading environment.
• Strong and tactful communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Develop the existing and new components within the trading engine while maintaining overall system design.
• Grow into ownership of existing or newly developed trading engine components.
• Continuously monitor and optimize trading engine performance.
• Work on code modularization, versioning, deployment and test processes.
• Develop, improve and maintain overall trading infrastructure.
• Ensure that day-to-day trading operations run smoothly.
• Work directly with the trading team to understand their needs.

Skills

Rust

Python

C++

Unix based systems

AWS

Redis

websockets

CI/CD tools

Jenkins

Docker

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering

Job description

About G20 Group

The G-20 Group is a pioneer in Quantitative Trading systems in cross-asset markets. Headquartered in Switzerland, we operate at the intersection of Quantitative Research, Software Engineering and Trading. The team combines a startup mindset with extensive experience in proprietary Trading, Technology and Quantitative Finance.

Role Overview

The G-20 London Office is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Core Rust Developer to further develop and maintain the proprietary, in-house trading engine.

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in building large-scale low-latency systems. The role involves maintaining daily trading operations as well developing scalable, high-performance code, optimizing system architecture and modularity to ensure seamless operations and functionality.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven, motivated, responsible and highly responsive, working independently to develop and improve the existing code base, while collaborating closely with diverse cross-functional teams of stakeholders and fellow developers. We are looking for someone with strong expertise in python programming, debugging, and system optimization, who is passionate about delivering practical, high-quality, PnL-focused solutions.

The primary focus for this role will be working on core engine components, including trading engines, pricing, market making strategies and underlying trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Trading Engine Development: Develop the existing and new components within the trading engine while maintaining overall system design.
• Ownership of Engine Components: Grow into ownership of existing or newly developed trading engine components, such as pricing, market-making, hedging, etc.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize trading engine performance.
• Systems Refactorization: Work on appropriate code modularization, versioning, deployment and test processes.
• Trading Infrastructure Development: Develop, improve and maintain overall trading infrastructure, including reference and market data, trades and balance dissemination services.
• Trading Engine Operations: Ensure that day-to-day trading operations run smoothly.
• Collaboration with Trading: Work directly with the trading team to understand their needs and deliver appropriate solutions that support the firm's strategic goals.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: At least 7+ years' experience in software development, ideally in a high‑paced trading environment.

Personal Qualities

• Self-driven, motivated, responsible and highly responsive individual.
• Mature enough to work collaboratively on the existing code base.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced trading environment.
• Strong and tactful communication skills, both verbal and written.

Tech Skills

• Proficiency in Rust. Python/C++ is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Unix based systems.
• Experience of cloud-based platforms (e.g. AWS).
• Experience with real‑time data messaging (e.g. Redis, websockets).
• Experience with CI/CD tools, Jenkins, Supervisor and Docker in particular.
• Fast problem‑solving skills, combined with attention to details.

Preferred / Desirable Experience

• Familiarity with low latency and high throughput systems.
• Experience in the finance or cryptocurrency sectors is nice but not mandatory.
• Experience with high‑paced production or trading environments.

Deadline for applications: January 9th, 2026

Location and Right to Work: This role will be based full time from our London office. Only candidates who possess the right to work in the UK need apply.

Join G-20 and be a part of a team that is at the forefront of financial markets, driving innovation and excellence in the sector.