Remote Senior Quantitative Developer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 2,986,000 - 4,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Stock options or profit-sharing

Global health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Home office stipend

State-of-the-art trading technology

Unlimited paid time off

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Developer to join a fully remote trading strategies team. You will design, implement, and optimize high-frequency trading systems and quantitative models, collaborating with portfolio managers and researchers to translate complex strategies into robust, low-latency code.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of financial markets, expert programming skills in C++/Java and Python, and a proven ability to deliver performant software in a

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quantitative development, preferably in an HFT/algorithmic trading environment.
• Expertise in low-latency programming languages such as C++ or Java.
• Strong proficiency in Python for prototyping and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-performance trading algorithms and systems.
• Implement and optimize quantitative models for various asset classes.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to refine trading strategies.
• Design and build efficient data processing pipelines for market data.
• Ensure the stability, scalability, and performance of trading infrastructure.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a live trading environment.
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance trading capabilities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed systems and models.

Skills

Quantitative development (multithread/

Education

Master’s or PhD in CS/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

C++

Java

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global hedge fund, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Developer to join their prestigious, fully remote trading strategies team. This role is paramount in designing, implementing, and optimizing high-frequency trading systems and quantitative models. You will be collaborating with portfolio managers and researchers to translate complex mathematical strategies into robust, low-latency code. As a fully remote position, this opportunity allows you to work from anywhere, contributing to a globally distributed team of top-tier talent. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of financial markets, exceptional programming skills, and a proven ability to deliver performant, reliable software solutions in a demanding trading environment. This is a critical, fully remote role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-performance trading algorithms and systems.
• Implement and optimize quantitative models for various asset classes.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to refine trading strategies.
• Design and build efficient data processing pipelines for market data.
• Ensure the stability, scalability, and performance of trading infrastructure.
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a live trading environment.
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance trading capabilities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed systems and models.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quantitative development, preferably in a high-frequency trading (HFT) or algorithmic trading environment.
• Expertise in low-latency programming languages such as C++ or Java.
• Strong proficiency in Python for prototyping and data analysis.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and derivatives.
• Experience with real-time data feeds and market microstructure.
• Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Experience with multithreading, network programming, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, distributed team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Attractive stock options or profit-sharing opportunities.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement plan contributions.
• Home office technology stipend and support.
• Access to state-of-the-art trading technology.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Fully remote work environment enabling global collaboration.