Quant Developer

StratsLab; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus semi-annual bonus

Professional growth opportunities

International business trips

Job summary

StratsLab in Warsaw is looking for an experienced Python developer to design and test front-office components in a high-frequency trading environment. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills, with a firm grasp of data structures and algorithms, alongside experience in SQL and NoSQL databases.

This role offers compensation based on skill level and learning speed, opportunities for professional growth through collaboration with experts, and international business trips for volunteers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python (2-3 years).
• Adaptability to unexpected user needs.
• Enthusiastic about learning new technologies.
• Familiarity with streaming technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test essential front-office components.
• Work on market data ingestion and high-frequency trades.
• Build ETL data pipelines and integrate with third-party systems.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancement of the platform.

Skills

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Data Structures

Algorithms

Kafka

Redis

Cloud Platforms

Financial Market Knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Python developer to design, develop, and test essential front‑office components in a high‑frequency trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test essential front‑office components.
• Work on market data ingestion, time‑series frameworks, trade ingestion, and high‑frequency trades.
• Build ETL data pipelines and integrate with third‑party systems.
• Add features to the framework for easy development and deployment of applications.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancement of the platform.

Qualifications

• Enjoy building tools and interfaces used by traders.
• Adapt to unexpected user needs and adjust accordingly.
• Strong experience with Python (2‑3 years).
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Enthusiastic about learning and trying new technologies.
• Familiarity with streaming technologies such as Kafka and Redis is a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) is a plus.
• Exposure to multiple programming languages and paradigms is advantageous.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
• Financial market knowledge or experience is an advantage.

Offer

• Compensation: Base salary plus a semi‑annual bonus, adjusted to skill and learning speed.
• Professional Growth: Close collaboration with experts and exposure to top financial institutions.
• International business trips for volunteers.

Selection Process

• Informal Introduction: Casual chat with founders to assess mutual fit.
• Technical Assessment: Complete a technical task to demonstrate coding and problem‑solving skills.
• Team Engagement: Meet the team and discuss the role directly with future teammates.