Software Developer C++ Python - Trading

Client Server Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Challenging technical work

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Client Server Limited is seeking a Software Developer/Engineer in London to join a trading tech team. You will design, build and optimise high-performance C++/Python components powering systematic trading strategies.

Based in central London offices near St James's Park, you will work onsite with the engineering and quantitative teams, tackling data processing, algorithms and performance challenges while growing your technical expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong software development experience with C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle and financial markets.
• Excellent CS fundamentals including data structures and algorithms; Linux experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and optimise high-performance software components.
• Work on data processing, transformation and performance-critical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and quantitative researchers to advance trading tech.
• Take ownership of meaningful engineering challenges in trading systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related

Job description

London, Greater London | £100k - £125k per year

Software Developer / Engineer (C++ Python) London / WFH to £125k

Are you a talented, backend focussed Software Developer with strong C++ and Python skills and a solid understanding of the trade lifecycle?

You could be progressing your career at a technology driven systematic trading firm where you'll develop sophisticated, data driven software powering systematic trading strategies.

As a Software Developer, you'll design, build and optimise proprietary software components, working on technically challenging problems across data processing, transformation and high-performance systems. You'll collaborate closely with exceptional engineers and quantitative researchers from leading hedge funds, global technology companies and investment banks, gaining exposure to advanced trading technology and quantitative strategies.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful engineering challenges, deepen your technical expertise and contribute directly to systems at the heart of the trading business.

Location:

Based in impressive offices near St James's Park, London, you'll work onsite Monday to Friday, collaborating closely with the wider engineering and quantitative teams.

About You

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong software development experience using both C++ and Python.
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle and financial markets.
• Excellent computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, data processing and transformation.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a naturally curious mindset and a desire to keep learning.

What's in it for you?

As a Software Developer you'll receive a competitive package:

• Salary up to £125k
• Challenging technical work within a highly experienced systematic trading team
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• Clear opportunities to develop your technical skills and career