Quantitative Developer

Quantitative Developer

An established Options Vol team seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quant Developer to join their team in Zurich. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust trading systems and be familiar with the trading process. This role requires someone who is extremely hard-working and comfortable working in a close-knit team dealing with many projects simultaneously. You will be working on our core trading engine and building out trade automations that drive the business.

Location

Zurich

Principal Responsibilities

1. Core Trading Development: Develop, maintain, and improve our core trading infrastructure.
2. Collaboration: Work closely with traders, researchers, and other developers within the team to understand requirements and deliver solutions across the entire tech stack.
3. Code Debugging: Lead daily debugging of data streams and trading processes across servers, ensuring effective data capture and trading efficiency.
4. Front-End Development: Support visualization and tool development processes.
5. Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for existing trading systems and models.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Programming Proficiency: Strong skills in Python, Unix, Airflow, Postgres DB, Flask, and JS.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields.
• Quantitative Skills: Solid understanding of quantitative finance and statistical methods.

Preferred Experience

• Professional Experience: Experience in a quantitative role, preferably as a software engineer on a trading desk (options trading preferred).
• Trading Knowledge: Familiarity with trading processes and financial markets.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and accurate work ethic.
• Work Ethic: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Team Player: Effective collaboration skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication.

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