Front office application developer - Python

QUANTEAM (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quantitative investment firm is seeking a software developer in Singapore. The role involves designing and maintaining software solutions and collaborating with trading teams to implement technical solutions. Ideal candidates will have 2-8 years of software development experience, strong Python skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Previous finance experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of software development experience required.
• Solid experience in Python and core libraries such as Numpy, Pandas.
• Proven understanding of modern software architecture.
• Strong computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with clean, modern architecture.
• Partner with front office to drive technical solutions around new trading initiatives.
• Communicate with quants and traders regularly to deliver bespoke solutions.
• Bring in new ideas using data-driven pipelines.

Skills

Software development

Python

Team collaboration

Communication

AWS

Docker

Java

C++

C#

Communication skills

Tools

Numpy

Pandas

Linux

AWS

Docker

Job description

Location: Hong Kong

Job Description & Requirements

Quanteam is recruiting on behalf of a prestigious global quantitative investment firm, recognized for operating across all major liquid asset classes worldwide. Our client is a technology-first, data-driven organization applying a rigorous scientific approach to investing through cutting‑edge research, advanced engineering, and high‑performance trading infrastructure.

This is a rare opportunity to join a firm known for its innovation culture, collaborative mindset, and world‑class quantitative research environment.

The role:

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions with clean, modern architecture
• Partner with front office to drive technical solutions around new trading initiatives
• Communicate with quants and traders regularly to deliver bespoke solutions
• Bring in new ideas and insights using data driven pipelines and analytics

The requirements:

• 2‑8 years of software development experience
• Solid experience in Python and core libraries such as Numpy, Pandas is a must
• Proven understanding of modern software architecture
• Strong computer science fundamentals
• Experience with Linux environments, Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred) and Containerized applications (Docker preferred)
• Experience with other programming languages such as Java, C++, C# is a plus, but not necessary
• Agility to work in a fast‑paced environment with varying demands
• Strong team‑player
• Strong communication skills essential
• Previous experience in finance is an advantage, but not a must