10 of 10 Automated Trading Jobs in the Thames Valley

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

We are representing a cutting-edge Prop trading firm that is redefining market-making and liquidity provision in Crypto markets. Our client operates at the intersection of blockchain, algorithmic and automated trading, and distributed systems, and is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to architect and scale the infrastructure behind their high-performance Crypto operations. Role Overview As … Lead Systems Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the systems that power real-time, on-chain trading strategies. You’ll work across bare metal and cloud environments, automate infrastructure, and ensure the reliability and scalability of systems that interact directly with smart contracts and blockchain nodes. Key Responsibilities Architect and manage Linux-based systems across cloud and on-prem … environments. Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for blockchain-integrated services. Build and maintain infrastructure for running blockchain nodes, RPC endpoints, and trading bots. Automate deployment and monitoring using Python and Golang. Ensure high availability and performance of systems interacting with DeFi protocols. Collaborate with smart contract developers, quant researchers, and trading engineers. Skills 8+ years More ❯

Senior Java Developer – Middle Office Platform (Credit & Rates Trading) Location: London Salary: £120K-£140K + up to 25% Bonus + benefits About the Company This global financial technology firm is renowned for combining cutting-edge engineering with a market-leading trading platform that powers electronic trading across Credit and Rates. Their flagship product is used daily by … global capital markets. The Role We are seeking a Senior Backend Java Engineer to play a key role in scaling the Middle Office platform of a world-leading electronic trading system. You’ll work on mission-critical backend services, collaborating closely with global teams (including New York) to ensure performance, scalability, and resilience in a high-volume, real-time … role where you’ll mentor other engineers, promote engineering excellence, and act as a point of contact for senior stakeholders. Projects You’ll Work On Scaling a real-time trading platform: Handle vast growth in electronic trading volumes, ensuring throughput and ultra-low latency. Resilience & recoverability: Build fault-tolerant services and recovery systems for mission-critical trading More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

Role: Python Quantitative Developer – Crypto Trading Location: London Industry: Hedge Fund Travel: Hybrid Overview: A leading global quantitative investment manager is looking for a talented Python Quantitative Developer to join its Crypto trading team . Join the crypto trading desk as a pivotal team member, focused on developing and enhancing the core technology stack that powers systematic … algorithmic trading strategies around the clock. Responsibilities: Build and optimize front-office trading systems, including portfolio management platforms, risk engines, reconciliation tools, and connectivity solutions. Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative researchers to deploy, support, and automate trading strategies on a 24/7 basis. Contribute to the ongoing improvement and expansion of high-performance infrastructure to … support cutting-edge trading operations. Experience: Buyside Experience Expert Python programming skills. Expereience with OOP such as C++. Experience with front-office systems or trading technology, especially in systematic or algorithmic trading. Comfortable working collaboratively with both technical and trading teams. Adaptable, proactive, and eager to operate in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Interest or exposure to More ❯

We are looking for Data Engineers suitable for a group of world-class investment and trading firms that are actively expanding their data engineering functions. Each environment is highly technical, research-driven, and deeply data-centric — offering the opportunity to work on systems and pipelines that directly influence investment decisions. These positions sit within core data teams, responsible for … building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins everything from quantitative research to real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work closely with developers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data is available across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–5 years’ experience) who want to accelerate their development in … an environment that values intellectual curiosity, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership. The Role Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes that feed critical research and trading systems. Engineer scalable, automated solutions for data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across multiple structured and unstructured sources. Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and analysts to enhance the quality, timeliness More ❯

Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer - Quant Trading (2026 Start) Start August 2026 Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Graduate Trade Desk Operations Analyst to join our high profile client. Our client is a top-tier global proprietary trading firm that leverages the latest technology, sophisticated algorithms and deep knowledge to trade in capital markets globally. This … Specifically, the Trade Desk Operations Analyst will be involved with research, rapid development execution of trade orders, automation of processes, and personal projects. This position sits directly in a trading team and is a highly sought-after role. The role requires close collaboration with the traders, researchers and technical parts of the business to best align technical solutions with More ❯

leading market making firm seeking a highly skilled Production Support Engineer to join their London team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a fast-paced trading environment, blending operational expertise with technical precision to ensure seamless trading execution and reliable market data delivery. Key Responsibilities Oversee and validate ETL pipelines to ensure accurate and … timely pricing data using Python and SQL Bring trading systems online and provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 operational support across trading sessions Streamline, automate, and enhance operational workflows and scripts to improve efficiency and reliability Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and developers to design new tools and refine existing systems Required Skills & Experience Strong Python programming skills … datasets Solid understanding of market data sources (Bloomberg, Refinitiv/Reuters, etc.) Experience with Linux system administration in a low-latency or real-time environment Prior exposure to electronic trading systems or market making operations is highly advantageous Excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure Compensation & Benefits Total compensation: £200,000 – £300,000 (base + More ❯

DevOps Engineer – Proprietary Trading | Hong Kong - Sponsorship & Relocation Support A leading proprietary trading firm is undertaking a major rebuild of its global trading platform - and the DevOps function is at the centre of that transformation. You’ll work at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and trading systems, helping design and scale deployment frameworks that support thousands … the ground up. What you’ll be doing: Engineering and optimising CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration at scale Modernising Linux-based deployment and runtime systems used by trading and quant teams Automating everything - from developer tooling to monitoring and data pipelines Collaborating directly with traders, quants, and developers in a fast-paced, low-latency environment What we … Platform Engineering Deep knowledge of Linux, Python, and shell scripting Proven experience with Kubernetes, observability tooling, and CI/CD frameworks Strong grasp of distributed systems and performance tuning Trading, Crypto or Hedge Fund Experience Experience working in low-latency, high-frequency trading environments Why join: Work on high-impact systems that directly influence trading outcomes Collaborative More ❯

Commodity Trading Software Sales Manager - £70-110k Basic + 100% OTE Cutting-edge and rapidly growing commodity trading software business whose Software-as- a-Service (SaaS) solutions digitize and streamline international commodity trading processes, seeks a senior hands-on Commodity Trading Sales Manager to sell their market leading CTRM solution to clients in Europe. As … Sales Manager, this is very much a hands-on new business sales hunter role. My client deliver SaaS solutions that provide commodity businesses, international traders and trade financers with automated workflows that streamline operations, enhance efficiency and increase profitability. This is a hybrid working role , but you will need to spend a few days per week on average working … sales last year without having a Sales Manager (all word of mouth), all sold on their main CTRM solution which you’d be selling. They have 2 further commodity trading software solutions necessitating growing the sales team to sell them as well. As their CTRM solutions are not in direct competition with other E/CTRM software solutions, you More ❯