Software Engineer | High-Frequency Trading

Fionics

England

Hybrid

GBP 111,144 - 592,768

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading trading network in the UK is seeking skilled Software Engineers to build trading systems and optimize financial applications. With multiple immediate openings, this role offers high compensation ranging from $150K to $800K+ based on experience. Candidates should have at least 2 years of software engineering experience; trading experience is a plus. The position can be based in London or remote, making it ideal for engineers ready to make an impact in the finance industry.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years software engineering experience required.
  • Trading experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Build trading systems and market data infrastructure.
  • Develop quantitative research platforms and tools.
  • Optimize performance-critical financial applications.

Skills

Software engineering
Performance optimization
Quantitative research

Job description

Software Engineer | High-Frequency Trading
🚀 Connecting Quants & PMs with their ideal career paths 🚀

Software Engineer - Quantitative Finance

40+ top trading firms seeking exceptional engineers. Multiple immediate openings.

What you'll do:

  • Build trading systems and market data infrastructure
  • Develop quantitative research platforms and tools
  • Optimize performance-critical financial applications

Requirements:

  • 2+ years software engineering experience
  • Trading experience preferred but not essential

Our network:

  • Pay: $150K-$800K+ based on experience
  • Locations: London, Remote

From high-growth prop firms to established systematic funds.

Ready to engineer the markets? Apply now for confidential discussions.

Seniority level
  • Not Applicable
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Finance
  • Software Development, Capital Markets, and Financial Services
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