Join us as a Senior Quant Algo Developer at Barclays, supporting the Equity Flow Derivatives business. You will help build our algorithmic volatility trading stack and markets-facing analytics. In this role, you will collaborate with traders, developers, quants, compliance, and risk teams to help manage risk and make a positive impact on revenue.
Qualifications:
* Algo development experience with low-latency modern C++
* Experience with data engineering practices using KDB+/q
* Practical knowledge of volatility trading and market microstructure in equity derivatives
Additional useful skills:
* Master’s or PhD in STEM fields (math, statistics, or computer science)
* Knowledge of machine learning and optimization theory
* Proficiency in Python & Rust
This role is based in our London office.
Purpose of the role:
To design, develop, and improve software that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities:
* Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-standard programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensure code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
* Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
* Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities within the organization.
* Follow secure coding practices to protect data and ensure software security.
* Implement effective unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.
Vice President Expectations:
* Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes. Manage resources, budgets, and policies; deliver continuous improvements.
* If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and oversee performance and pay decisions. Lead specialists to influence operations and strategic priorities.
* Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment of excellence, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
* For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, lead projects, and mentor less experienced staff.
* Advise stakeholders and senior management on functional and cross-functional impacts.
* Manage risks and strengthen controls related to your team's work.
* Understand organizational functions to support business goals.
* Collaborate across teams to stay aligned with business strategies.
* Develop solutions based on complex analysis and research, using innovative and strategic thinking.
* Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, employing influencing and negotiating skills.
All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and the Mindset—Empower, Challenge, Drive—guiding our behavior and decision-making.
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