Quantitative Developer (C++/Python)
- Posted 12 February 2026
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Technology
Job description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quantitative Developer to build and enhance high-performance trading and analytics platforms. The role involves close collaboration with quantitative researchers and trading teams to deliver robust, scalable, and production-ready systems in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading, pricing, and analytics systems
Implement quantitative models and strategies using
C/C++ and Python
Optimise applications for low latency, high throughput, and stability
Work extensively in
Linux environments, including automation via
shell scripting
Collaborate with quants, traders, and technology teams to productions research
Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive continuous performance improvements
Adhere to best practices for code quality, testing, and version control using
Git
Required Skills & Experience
Expert-level development experience inC++and python
Strong hands-on experience with
Python
in production environments
Proficiency in
shell scripting
(Bash or similar)
Strong experience with
Git
and collaborative development workflows
Proven experience delivering mission-critical systems in financial services
Desirable Skills
Background in quantitative finance, trading systems, or capital markets
Experience with low-latency architectures, multithreading, and concurrency
Understanding of numerical methods, statistics, or financial models
