IT & Software

Software Engineer – Polyglot / Any Tech

Stanford Black

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will contribute to a new Quantitative Research and Analytics Desk at a leading algo-trading firm. You will work across a polyglot stack to implement both strategy and infrastructure for high-performance trading engines. You will collaborate with top engineers to build distributed, scalable systems and push the boundaries of CS fundamentals in finance. This is a technology-driven, open source–oriented environment with opportunities to explore innovations in a Technology Innovations Hub. You will have a meaningful impact on critical trading systems and technical foundations.

Pay / Benefits
  • Top compensation structure in the city
  • Flexible working
  • Technology first outfit
  • 10% Fridays
  • Open to personal project exploration
  • Tech meetups and town halls participation
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement algo trading engines and components
  • Contribute to the design and evolution of distributed, scalable systems
  • Work across a polyglot tech stack to deliver robust software
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into production
  • Engage with the technology community and open source initiatives
Key requirements
  • Strong programming skills in any technology and a polyglot mindset
  • Strong educational background in Computer Science, Maths or any STEM-related degree
  • Interest in CS fundamentals and building distributed, robust systems
  • Proficiency in multiple languages (e.g., .Net Core, Python, C++, F#, Java, Kotlin, Rust, Clojure)
  • Experience with building highly distributed, scalable, low-latency systems
  • Exposure to cloud technologies
  • Open source involvement or culture

Reference: WJ-747_31190292

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