Quantitative Developer (Python)

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a Quantitative Developer (Python) to build scalable software for research and trading in a global financial setting. You will contribute to end-to-end engineering from design to deployment and collaborate with researchers and technologists across locations.

The role emphasizes reliable, high-performance code, ownership of projects, and level 2 support for critical components.

Qualifications

• Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, or computer science.
• Four or more years’ experience with Python, C++, or KDB+/q.
• Knowledge of finance, data storage, processing, and analysis.
• Experience with modern software development practices: version control, agile development.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and build efficient and scalable workflows for research and trading.
• Collaborate with team members and technology peers to ensure consistency and reusability of software components.
• Take ownership of projects throughout their full engineering lifecycle.
• Provide level 2 support for critical software components.

Skills

Python

C++

KDB+/q

Education

Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, or computer science

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Quantitative Developer (Python)

The Quantitative Developer (Python) position supports the development of scalable software for research and trading within a global financial environment. This role is essential for enabling quantitative researchers to implement efficient workflows, with the company's culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

The role operates within the quantitative development team, which collaborates closely with research and technology peers across multiple locations. The successful candidate will oversee the full engineering lifecycle of projects, from design to deployment, and provide level 2 support for critical components. Success in this position involves delivering reliable, high-performance software solutions that meet the team’s research and trading needs.

• Develop and build efficient and scalable workflows for research and trading
• Collaborate with team members and technology peers to ensure consistency and reusability of software components
• Take ownership of projects throughout their full engineering lifecycle
• Provide level 2 support for critical software components

Requirements

• Degree in applied math, physics, engineering, quantitative finance, or computer science
• Four or more years’ experience with Python, C++, or KDB+/q
• Knowledge of finance, data storage, processing, and analysis
• Experience with modern software development practices: version control, agile development
• Excellent technical communication skills

Nice to have

• Advanced quantitative skills
• Experience with requirements analysis and software solution design
• Experience with continuous integration (CI), logging, and monitoring systems
• Database experience

Location: On-site, Hong Kong, Singapore, or other specified locations
Type: Permanent (Asia)
Duration: 2 weeks starting from 15/09/2026