IT & Software

Software Engineer – Algo Trading

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

You will join a London-based quant trading firm to design and build trading algorithms and a new low-latency platform. You’ll collaborate with the Head of Trading and a quant team to implement cross-asset strategies and connect to financial exchanges. The role includes maintaining existing strategies, building utilities, and translating trader requirements into robust software. This is a fast, collaborative environment with flat structure and a strong focus on practical impact. You’ll gain exposure to high-frequency trading while helping scale innovative trading solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Head of Trading and Quant Team to design and develop new trading algorithms (Java and C++)
  • Develop a greenfield, low-latency trading platform
  • Implement connectivity to financial exchanges
  • Improve and maintain existing trading strategies
  • Build utility applications and Excel-based tools to support trading activities
  • Engage with traders to gather requirements and resolve issues
Key requirements
  • BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science or Machine Learning from a top 40 university
  • Excellent Java and/or C++ experience
  • SQL proficiency
  • Solid understanding of general programming concepts, diligent coder
  • Interest in capital markets/crypto market making is a plus
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Effective communication with traders and cross-functional teams
  • Java
  • C++
  • SQL

Reference: WJ-747_30139104

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