Job Description
Quantitative Developer – High-Performance Trading and Research
My firm, a leading quantitative research and technology firm, wants to add a quantitative developer to help drive innovation in systematic trading. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and finance, developing high-performance, scalable systems that support trading, research, and analytics.
The Role
As a quantitative developer, you will work closely with researchers to implement sophisticated models and strategies in global financial markets. You will leverage vast computational resources to develop robust and efficient systems, ensuring they meet the demands of a fast-paced trading environment.
Key areas of focus include:
* Trading systems – developing reliable, low-latency platforms capable of executing trades seamlessly in a 24/6 environment
* Quantitative modelling – assisting researchers in building advanced predictive models
* Simulation and back-testing – designing robust frameworks for strategy validation and performance assessment
* Research tooling – improving workflows and user experience for quantitative researchers
* Performance and scalability – optimising infrastructure to unlock new capabilities in trading and research
* The core technology stack is Python, with C# used in specific areas.
Recent projects include:
* Optimising a core simulation engine to enhance quantitative research
* Integrating high- and low-frequency trading systems for improved execution
* Architecting a seamless research-to-production pipeline for machine learning models
* Scaling distributed training of machine learning models to improve predictive performance
* Contributing to open-source projects
Who we are looking for
* Strong software engineers with a passion for technology
* Proven experience developing high-quality software in Python (with C# experience as a plus)
* Good understanding of algorithms, data structures, and best practices in software engineering
* Ability to take ownership of projects from design to implementation
* Interest in financial markets and quantitative trading challenges
* Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams
* Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term solutions
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class engineering team, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to the future of quantitative research and trading.
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