24 of 24 Automated Trading Jobs in the South East

Quantitative Developer/Researcher – FX, London Join the Cutting Edge of Systematic Trading! Are you passionate about merging technology with high-stakes finance? We're looking for a top-tier Quantitative Developer/Research Engineers to drive innovation at the heart of automated trading. Collaborate with brilliant minds … to create and launch game-changing software that powers our systematic FX trading strategies. Your work will blend cutting-edge tech, complex algorithms, and real-time data to redefine the future of trading. Your Mission Architect, develop, and deploy sophisticated software solutions that supercharge automated trading systems … Work side-by-side with Quantitative Researchers to design custom, high-performance solutions that elevate our trading capabilities and stay ahead of the market What You Bring A burning passion for technology, software development, and the thrill of tackling complex mathematical challenges Mastery of C++ with an added bonus More ❯

My client has an extensive and impressive track record of successfully running Quant trading strategies for over a decade, they spun out as a hedge fund and now operate globally. They are a highly interdisciplinary firm, operating around the intersection of trading, quant modelling and technology. Their trades … are facilitated by state-of-the-art infrastructure which handles their larger trading volumes easily. Role: • Using the firms automated trading framework to research and apply strategies • Using progressive statistical approaches to analyze data and ascertain opportunities for trading • To build upon and develop strong understanding More ❯

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 More ❯

of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients. They have deep expertise in trading, technology and operations and attribute their success to rigorous scientific research. As a technology and data-driven firm, they design and build their own … cutting-edge systems, from high performance trading platforms to large scale data analysis and compute farms. With offices around the globe, they emphasize true, global collaboration by aligning our investment, technology and operations teams functionally around the world. Overview of the Quant Analyst Position: Maintain and upgrade the codebase … and configuration of strategies within the firm’s automated trading framework. Manage large datasets used in both research and production environments. Perform live as well as historical monitoring of trading activities. For instance, do some post-trade analysis or production reconciliation. Work in close collaboration with quant More ❯

Interested in entering the world of quantitative trading and learn all about automated trading systems? This is an opportunity to become a Data Visualisation Engineer as part a highly technical data team that’s filled with bright and technically strong engineers, in a leading global options market … data visualisation projects. If you are passionate about data, excited by problem-solving, and looking to make a tangible impact in a high-performance trading environment, we invite you to apply and become part of the this firm's journey. No up-to-date CV required. More ❯

offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. They are at the forefront of developing advanced hardware and software, utilizing proprietary prediction algorithms for autonomous trading of the markets. This firm has established a world class global research team and combines an academic yet scientific approach with an emphasis on … Matlab. Further context: The company is one of the most reputable in the industry, and is recognized for leading innovation and technological development in automated trading by hiring only the most talented researchers. The company not only heavily invests in technology, but also their people. They have built More ❯

a Senior Backend Software Engineer with strong data engineering skills to join a small, agile team developing software solutions for our energy supply and trading functions. Hybrid working is in play, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Software Engineer- About the role: My client … to deliver exceptional service. We are looking for someone to take ownership of the backend architecture that underpins our analytics applications, user tools, and automated trading workflows. You will collaborate closely with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, scalable backend solutions. You’ll … Functions, Storage, Compute) Monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, etc.) Mentoring and knowledge sharing within the team Senior Engineer - Desirable Skills: Experience in energy supply or trading Familiarity with dbt or modular analytics tooling Exposure to forecasting or optimisation workflows Knowledge of React or frontend tools for internal apps What they More ❯

We’re looking for Software Engineers to join our Joule Direct team, to help us build and improve our high-throughput, low-latency energy trading platform. You’ll be working with some amazing technologists to solve complex problems. For us, teamwork is everything. We listen to each other, we … a new Connector for an Exchange we don’t yet support Improve distributed tracing in some of the code hot paths Implement a new Automated Trading feature Benchmarking code to reduce latency Do some design/planning with a colleague and raise an RFC Our Tech Stack Our More ❯

trade support function acts as the first line of support to the front office. Most back-office BAU tasks are either outsourced or fully automated, with trade support providing only oversight. As a result, the team’s primary focus is on front office support, analytical work, and project-based More ❯

to work with a high-calibre team delivering a full front-to-back implementation of Openlink Endur for top-tier client in the energy trading space. The Role: As an Endur Developer, you will be instrumental in designing, building, and integrating key components of the Endur platform. You’ll More ❯

Network Engineer – Trading £100,000 Plus Bonus Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Network Engineer to join our high profile client. Our client is an established fintech on a mission to disrupt the foreign exchange market, applying innovation to tap FX liquidity. They are JV between from a More ❯

Technical Business Analyst – Python-Focused/Trading Systems We’re hiring a technical business analyst for a global market leading hedge fund who can speak both business and code—especially Python. You’ll be embedded with quant developers, traders, and engineers, driving the design and delivery of tech-heavy … projects across research, trading, and infrastructure. If you’ve got a strong grasp of systems, love solving real-world problems with code, and can turn messy requirements into clean, scalable solutions—this role is for you. The Mission You’ll help shape how trading and research systems evolve … with Python devs and platform teams to build the right tools. You'll work on everything from data pipelines and real-time analytics to trading infrastructure and automation frameworks. This isn’t a pure PM or requirements-gathering role—this is about getting hands-on with tech, understanding the More ❯

deploy ML models to support underwriting and portfolio decisions Work closely with underwriters, actuaries, and engineers to shape strategy Contribute to pricing innovation, digital trading, and AI-based automation Drive data integration across dashboards, assets, and tools What we're looking for: Proven experience in a senior Data Science More ❯

Nixor are looking for a Senior C# Developer to work for an Energy Financial Trading company with a focus on building advanced solutions for our cutting-edge automated algorithmic trading system. This is a chance to contribute to shaping the future of our technology-driven trading platform in the energy market. You will be a key player in transforming our trading systems. Working with the quant analysts, you’ll be developing solutions that allow strategy research, automation and execution of trading decisions with systems that process huge amounts of data from all manner More ❯

Full Benefits Package 🔍 The Opportunity A world-renowned buy-side firm is seeking a skilled Python Engineer to drive automation and optimization across their trading, research, and backtesting platforms. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of finance and advanced tech, solving complex, high-impact problems … engineers, and analysts, contributing to systems that power critical investment decisions globally. 🧠 What You’ll Be Doing 📊 Design and develop scalable data pipelines for trading and quantitative analysis 🔧 Automate complex workflows to enhance performance and reduce friction 🤝 Work closely with cross-functional teams to build efficient, production-grade systems … Ship robust tools used across the firm’s trading and research operations 🌟 Why This Role? 📈 Accelerated growth in a high-performance, results-driven culture 🛠️ Exposure to modern tools, frameworks, and cloud-native infrastructure 💸 Industry-leading compensation with strong performance incentives 🤓 Join an elite engineering team that values innovation, ownership More ❯

for buy-sides/sell-sides on ION's FIX Network at an application level. These buy-sides/sell-sides use both ION trading solutions as well as 3rd party OMS/EMS solutions. The engineer engages directly with clients and external vendors in a fast-paced environment … Experience with SQL or other database management Knowledge of the financial markets About us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved … the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's More ❯

made up of tech focused, innovative individuals. Role : · Working as part of an elite Software Engineering team with unrivaled opportunities for growth · Creating entirely automated high-performance trading infrastructure like nowhere else on the planet · Heavy programming in Python/Java/C++ (Team Dependent) · Route to Quant More ❯

The Firm Shape the future of systematic trading... This firm is a dynamic, high performing systematic trading firm operating at the intersection of finance, mathematics and technology. Their global strategies span multiple asset classes, powered by a robust research and execution platform. Built by industry veterans, the collaborative culture … where smart risk taking and individual achievement are both valued and rewarded. The Opportunity You will be a key player on the Delta One trading desk, with responsibilities spanning daily trading operations, research innovation and the ongoing evolution of the strategy portfolio. You’ll have ownership and autonomy … while also contributing to a close knit team that values insight, speed and results. Key Responsibilities Manage and monitor trading operations across EMEA and US markets Develop, refine and implement systematic strategies using medium-frequency signals Drive improvements in research workflows, reducing time to production Automate trading flows More ❯

and system functionality Working knowledge of networks and network infrastructure is desirable About us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved … the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. • Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's More ❯

Windows Infrastructure Automation Engineer – Quant Trading £100,000-160,000 plus benefits and bonus Hybrid Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Windows PowerShell Engineer to join our high-profile client. This is an environment of Google or a startup where tech is number 1 with a huge budget … people deeply interested learning and in teaching what they know, as well as learning from you. My client is a very well know quantitative trading firm and marketmaker. This team has some of the best minds in Windows and Powershell Engineering. My client has a mixed Windows and Linux More ❯

350k Comp Package (or equivalent) | Flexible Working Options - On-Site Preference] Are you a C++ expert with a passion for building ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure? Our client, a global quantitative trading firm, is searching for a Core C++ Developer to push the boundaries of high-performance computing. … This role offers the chance to optimise execution speed, enhance system scalability, and collaborate with top-tier engineers to develop trading systems at the cutting edge of technology... Key Responsibilities Design and optimise high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure in modern C++ (C++17/20) Develop and fine … throughput Collaborate with quantitative researchers, traders, and infrastructure engineers to improve execution speed Ensure fault tolerance and system resilience, maintaining seamless operation for continuous trading What You Bring... 3+ years of experience in high-performance, low-latency C++ development Proven ability to optimise network performance (TCP/UDP), including More ❯

System Engineer Client: Elite Fintech Firm Location: London (hybrid) Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Bonus About the Firm: Join a world-class systematic trading firm at the forefront of quantitative finance. Our client specializes in cutting-edge technology, sophisticated algorithms, and ultra-low-latency trading strategies, operating … DevOps, automation, and Python scripting . The successful candidate will work closely with infrastructure and development teams to maintain, optimize, and automate mission-critical trading systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to expand their technical expertise within a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. Responsibilities: Support, manage … and optimize Linux-based trading infrastructure. Develop and maintain automation tools and scripts using Python and other relevant technologies. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of trading systems. Collaborate with software developers, network engineers, and traders to enhance system performance and reliability. Implement and manage More ❯

Front Office Delivery Manager | Up to £145k | London | Permanent Industry: Trading Location: London (3 Days in Office) Job Type: Permanent Our client in the commodities trading sector is seeking a Delivery Manager to oversee both Business-as-usual (BAU) operations and multiple front-office projects. With a focus … and senior stakeholders. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including experience handling challenging business users. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proven experience in energy trading technology project delivery, working closely with power, gas, or oil traders. Background in Business Analysis or Project Management To find out more information please More ❯

Windows Automation Engineer – Quant Trading Industry-competative compensation Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Windows Automation Engineer to join our high profile client. Our client is a well-known quantitative proprietary trading firm, liquidity provider and market maker. They operate globally and are considered the market leader More ❯