Job Description
Senior Quantitative Developer/Algo Engineer,
Onsite
London
I am working with a high performing boutique crypto prop trading firm that is looking to add to their quantitative development team. This will involve end to end development of a cutting edge high frequency trading system as well as assisting with developing and implementing quantitative trading strategies.
Role Overview:
In this role, you will work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading systems. You will play an integral role in building and optimizing the infrastructure for algorithmic trading strategies in cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets.
You will be expected to:
* Develop and maintain low-latency trading systems to facilitate high-frequency and quantitative trading strategies.
* Design, implement, and optimize core components of the trading platform, including market data feeds, order routing, and risk management systems.
* Work with quantitative analysts and traders to turn mathematical models and strategies into scalable, production-ready code.
* Build robust and efficient data pipelines to process large-scale financial and market data.
* Contribute to system architecture and continuously improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the platform.
I am looking for:
* At least 3 years of professional experience in quantitative development, algorithmic trading, or similar high-performance development roles.
* Strong knowledge of Java (preferably Java 8 or later), or related OOP programming languages
* Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading, market microstructure, and exchange APIs
* Expertise in designing and optimizing data structures and algorithms to handle large volumes of financial data.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
If this sounds like you or you know someone who might be a good fit, apply here or email kate.jenkinson@harringtonstarr.com for an even quicker cv review.