Software Developer

Qube Research and Technologies; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading quantitative investment manager as a Software Developer in London. You'll lead the development of applications to enhance operational efficiency, work closely with COO and Operations teams, and drive innovative projects using Python and web development technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of software development experience required.
• Experience with Python and libraries such as Pandas and Numpy needed.
• Proficient in web development libraries (Flask, Django, or FastAPI).

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects from stakeholder engagement to release.
• Build solutions for Operations and COO functions.
• Design tools to automate operational workflows.

Skills

Python

Data visualization

Web development

Data analysis

Tools

Flask

Django

FastAPI

Pandas

Numpy

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

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Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to data, research, technology, and trading expertise, which has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset and enables us to solve complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors.

We are looking for a talented Software Developer to join our Central Functions Development team in London. This is a key role working closely with our COO and Operations teams, where you will lead the development of tools and applications that drive efficiency and automation across the business.

Your future role at QRT:

• Take ownership of development projects end-to-end from stakeholder engagement through to design and release.
• Build and deliver solutions for Operations and COO functions.
• Design tools to automate operational workflows, such as trade booking.
• Own and manage data sources, creating insightful reports and dashboards.
• Act as the primary development contact for COO and Operations stakeholders.
• Help design and enhance the team’s web application.
• Drive technical decisions, including frameworks and architecture.
• Continuously improve and develop both new and existing services.
• Require 2-5 years of software development experience in writing high-quality, testable code.
• Experience with Python and core libraries such as Pandas and Numpy required.
• Experience with web development libraries such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI.
• Understanding of SQL and working with databases (reading/writing data).
• Experience with data visualisation (Tableau, Power BI, Dash, or similar) or building reports from large data sets.
• Ability to lead projects and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Data-oriented individual capable of handling large, detailed, and time-consuming projects.
• Experience working within a development team in the financial services industry is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of modern software architecture and cloud platforms.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we offer initiatives and programs to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.