Quantitative Developer Lead

Job Title: Quantitative Developer - Systematic Equities
Location: Open

A newly formed quantitative trading pod is seeking a talented and entrepreneurial Quantitative Developer to lead the buildout of its core trading infrastructure. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of technology, research, and trading, offering the opportunity to shape systems from the ground up and work directly with experienced quant researchers and a senior portfolio manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and scale trading systems for data ingestion, signal generation, backtesting, execution, and risk management.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate strategy ideas into production-ready code.
• Lead and mentor a small team of developers and quant engineers.
• Optimise execution systems and ensure robust data pipelines.
• Oversee deployment, monitoring, and system reliability.

Requirements:

• 3+ years building high-performance trading systems, ideally in systematic equities.
• Strong coding skills in C++ or C#, with Python for research integration.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, databases, and distributed systems.
• Experience with market data handling, exchange connectivity, and real-time systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the tech stack, influence strategic direction, and contribute to a high-performance team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.