Remote Senior Quantitative Developer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 2,538,000 - 4,569,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive compensation package

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Quantitative Developer to join a leading quantitative research team. You will translate complex models into production-ready code, build ultra-fast trading systems, and contribute to analytical tooling in a distributed environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and portfolio managers, designing scalable data pipelines, and maintaining robust, low-latency software infrastructure in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional software development experience with a focus on quantitative finance.
• Expertise in C++ and Python programming languages.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
• Experience with high-performance computing, low-latency systems and real-time data processing.
• Familiarity with financial markets, trading strategies and derivatives pricing.
• Proficient with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills; strong communication in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-frequency trading systems, back-testing frameworks and risk tools.
• Optimize algorithms for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with researchers and portfolio managers on model requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented C++ and Python code.
• Participate in code reviews and improve development practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production trading systems.
• Design data pipelines for market data and trade execution.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for the quantitative tech platform.
• Ensure reliability and stability of trading infrastructure.
• Stay updated with new technologies in software development and quantitative finance.

Skills

C++

Python

Algorithms

Data structures

Object-oriented design

Debugging

Remote collaboration

Education

Masters or PhD in CS/Engineering/Math or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively searching for a Remote Senior Quantitative Developer to join their esteemed quantitative research team. This is a fully remote position focused on building, optimizing, and deploying high-performance trading systems and analytical tools. You will play a critical role in translating complex mathematical models into efficient, production-ready code. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in software engineering principles combined with a deep understanding of financial markets and quantitative finance. This role offers the chance to work on challenging problems in a collaborative, distributed team environment, contributing directly to the firm's trading strategies and technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high-frequency trading systems, back-testing frameworks, and risk management tools.


• Optimize existing algorithms and code for performance and scalability.


• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to understand model requirements and deliver robust software solutions.


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in C++ and/or Python.


• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development best practices.


• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production trading systems.


• Design and implement data pipelines for market data and trade execution.


• Contribute to architectural decisions for the quantitative technology platform.


• Ensure the reliability and stability of trading infrastructure.


• Stay current with new technologies and methodologies in software development and quantitative finance.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.


• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on quantitative development in the finance industry.


• Expertise in C++ and Python programming languages.


• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.


• Experience with high-performance computing, low-latency systems, and real-time data processing.


• Familiarity with financial markets, trading strategies, and derivatives pricing.


• Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools.


• Excellent analytical and debugging skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially in a remote setting.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.

Benefits

• This position is fully remote, providing exceptional work-life balance and the flexibility to work from your preferred location.


• Our client offers a very competitive compensation package, including a substantial base salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a generous retirement plan.


• Continuous learning and professional development are highly encouraged, with access to training resources and conferences.


• Join a leading financial firm renowned for its technological innovation and supportive remote culture.


• Our client values diversity and inclusivity in its global workforce.