will be responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing execution algorithms and strategies for our firm's systematic trading and market making activities. Reporting to the Head of QuantitativeTrading, this role combines deep technical expertise in trade execution methodologies with market microstructure knowledge to minimize trading costs, market impact, and slippage while maximizing … manage execution quality metrics across different market conditions Partner with technology teams to implement and optimize execution infrastructure Report on execution performance and provide insights to the Head of QuantitativeTrading Mentor junior quantitative researchers and analysts on execution methodologies Qualifications Education & Experience Advanced degree ( Masters or PhD) in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering … or related quantitative field 3+ years of experience in execution algorithms, electronic trading, or related quantitative finance roles Proven track record of developing and implementing successful execution strategies Experience in multiple asset classes with depth in at least one major market Strong understanding of market microstructure and order book dynamics Technical Skills Proficiency in programming languages More ❯
Quantitative Developer - Equity Execution | Market Microstructure, Java, Python | £130,000 - £150,000 | London (Hybrid) a Quantitative Developer is required for a global trading firm for their Front Office electronic trading team in London. This is a VP-level role focused on the design, development, and optimisation of Real Time algorithmic execution strategies in the … Python to implement execution logic and support algorithm calibration Analyse trading performance using large-scale data to refine strategy outcomes and reduce slippage Work directly with quant, trading, product, and engineering teams across EMEA, APAC, and the US Required experience: 3+ years in a quant developer, execution strategy, or algo trading environment (buy-side … understanding of European equities market structure, venue fragmentation, and order routing Hands-on development experience with Java (concurrency, low-latency logic) or Python for analytics and modelling Background in quantitative research, electronic trading, or execution performance analysis Commercial mindset with ability to reason about Real Time trading decisions, market impact, and algorithmic behaviour Desirable skills More ❯
asset market and are taking a leadership position in building an innovative and compliant market. You can read more here . Working at Wintermute We are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with strong modelling and coding skills (Python). At Wintermute, you will be responsible for scaling and bringing our quantitative business to the next level. You will … away, and you'll learn at an unprecedented speed! No legacy systems, no corporate bureaucracy, it is up to you to make an impact. Responsibilities: Design and implement predictive quantitativetrading market making as well as taking models. Apply statistical techniques to develop short-term signals, with a time horizon from milliseconds to a few minutes. Lead … historical market data across many markets Run simulations and model market for both liquid and illiquid assets Improve and maintain supporting infrastructure in Python and C++. Hard Skills Requirements: Quantitative degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics or related qualitative field. Post-graduate degrees may be a plus but not expected or required. Advanced Python coding skills Experience and More ❯
passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time. We are currently seeking an experienced C Rust Quantitative Software Engineer/Developer. You will be responsible for designing, building and optimizing our electronic trading platform. You will work closely with our traders to perform various … We require a strong knowledge of low-level optimization, interest in algorithmic trading, data analysis/design, risk management and application development. You will gain exposure to quantitativetrading while working in our fast-paced, dynamic environment.You will work on projects from inception through to deployment and are expected to take real ownership of the … for technology, software development, and mathematics Proficiency with C Rust Experience with derivatives and knowledge of pricing library design,Provide timely systems support for trading activities Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience Strong written and verbal communications skills COMPENSATION & PERKS Full-time salary based on More ❯
Quantitative Developer - HPC £100,000-120,000 GBP Discretionary end of year bonus Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Anson McCade have partnered with a quantitativetrading firm based in New York and London which specialises in intraday/mid frequency trading of equities and futures markets. This firm … is building a greenfield systematic business, and is seeking a Quantitative Developer with 5+ years of experience using C++ and Python to support a collaborative team of Quant Researchers and Portfolio Managers. In this role, you will work closely with industry-leading technologists to develop and implement High Performance trading infrastructure and applications such as market and … data connectivity. Responsibilities: Design, develop, support and maintain trading related systems, tools and infrastructure such as order management and data processing systems. Work alongside Quantitative Researchers to backtest and optimise intraday/MFT strategies. Assist in developing/maintaining infrastructure for independent PMs/trading teams. Requirements: 5+ years of relevant experience with C++ and More ❯
About Wintermute Wintermute is one of the largest crypto-native algorithmic trading companies in digital assets. We provide liquidity algorithmically across most cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, a broad range of OTC trading solutions as well as support high profile blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions moving into crypto. Wintermute also has a Wintermute … founded in 2017 by industry leaders and has successfully navigated crypto industry cycles. Culturally, we combine the best of the two worlds: the technology standards of high-frequency trading firms in traditional markets and the innovative and entrepreneurial culture of technology startups. To Wintermute digital assets is not just another asset class, we believe in the innovative potential … for people who are passionate about technology and have experience looking under the hood to see how C++ standard libraries and other solutions are implemented. Interest in algorithmic and quantitativetrading is a plus. At Wintermute you will have an opportunity to grow and make direct impact on trading by developing and improving all the More ❯
Bromley, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Algo Trading Java Developer** (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Bromley/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates About Us The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX … connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands of the market. With a strong presence across AMRS, EMEA, and APR, we maintain a global perspective while catering to the unique needs of each region. Your Role As a core Java developer, you will be instrumental in enhancing … group to ensure our technology meets the evolving demands of the market. Key Responsibilities: Deliver core functional changes to the ETT strategy engines. Implement framework-level enhancements. Collaborate with quantitativetrading groups to capture essential requirements. Engage in all stages of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, and supporting deployments. Essential Skills and Qualifications More ❯
Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
Algo Trading Java Developer** (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Bromley/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates About Us The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX … connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands of the market. With a strong presence across AMRS, EMEA, and APR, we maintain a global perspective while catering to the unique needs of each region. Your Role As a core Java developer, you will be instrumental in enhancing … group to ensure our technology meets the evolving demands of the market. Key Responsibilities: Deliver core functional changes to the ETT strategy engines. Implement framework-level enhancements. Collaborate with quantitativetrading groups to capture essential requirements. Engage in all stages of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, and supporting deployments. Essential Skills and Qualifications More ❯
investment, specifically within our high-priority systematic trading and analytics systems. We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Lead to drive the development of our next-generation quantitative development platform serving the Equities Cash, Derivatives, and Prime businesses. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as the platform enters its key growth phase. You … back tester and AI-powered data agents delivering market intelligence via rich dashboards. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for markets and quantitative research, we want to hear from you! Role Overview/What will you do: As the Engineering Lead, you'll guide the technical direction and implementation of the platform. … up to date with open-source solutions and latest trends to accelerate business outcomes. Key Skills and Experience required Extensive background in delivering production-grade, data-centric applications for quantitativetrading and analytics, with demonstrated expertise in: The python data engineering stack (Polars, Parquet, FastAPI, Jupyter, Airflow, Streamlit, Ray) High-performance data stores and query engines (Starburst More ❯
Our client , a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join their Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) team. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35 , with … a hybrid working model based in South London . Key Responsibilities Deliver enhancements to algorithmic trading strategy engines Contribute to core framework-level development Collaborate directly with quantitativetrading teams to gather and refine requirements Participate across the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills … multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge of equities and/or derivatives markets Working knowledge of FIX protocol (heartbeats, login, sequence numbers, message types) Proficient in TDD , UML , and object-oriented design Experience More ❯
South London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
Our client , a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join their Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) team. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35 , with … a hybrid working model based in South London . Key Responsibilities Deliver enhancements to algorithmic trading strategy engines Contribute to core framework-level development Collaborate directly with quantitativetrading teams to gather and refine requirements Participate across the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills … multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge of equities and/or derivatives markets Working knowledge of FIX protocol (heartbeats, login, sequence numbers, message types) Proficient in TDD , UML , and object-oriented design Experience More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
Our client , a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join their Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) team. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35 , with … a hybrid working model based in South London . Key Responsibilities Deliver enhancements to algorithmic trading strategy engines Contribute to core framework-level development Collaborate directly with quantitativetrading teams to gather and refine requirements Participate across the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills … multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge of equities and/or derivatives markets Working knowledge of FIX protocol (heartbeats, login, sequence numbers, message types) Proficient in TDD , UML , and object-oriented design Experience More ❯
Contact email: Job ref: JD/AG/HH/99 Startdate: ASAP Java Developer - Algo Trading Front Office High-Performance Systems Are you a skilled Java developer with a passion for financial … markets and algorithmic trading? This is a rare opportunity to step into a front-office role where you'll work at the intersection of software development and quantitative trading. This is the ideal role if you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to build cutting-edge trading systems. The Role: As part of … this high-performing team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising algorithmic trading strategies. This isn't just about writing quick scripts-it's about building robust, production-grade systems that execute trades with precision and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with traders and quants, developing low-latency trading algorithms that operate across multiple More ❯
applications - with a strong focus on DeFi. The DeFi team is responsible for the balance and attractivity of the Tezos DeFi ecosystem. Even though all team members have a quantitative or engineering background, skillsets extend from solidity expertise, data and quantitativetrading, to business development, incentive design and social media advocacy. As a Web3 Technical Lead More ❯
Who we are looking for This is one of two identical front office, trading floor roles with the eFX QuantTrading team. We're a friendly, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, with diverse trading strategies across spot FX, NDFs, and swaps. The ideal people for these roles have eFX modelling experience and practical experience with … neural nets to time series in any industry, or as the focus of a research degree or post-doc, are strongly encouraged to apply. Similarly people with solid quanttrading experience (in FX, cash equities, or futures) and practical experience with machine learning techniques are also strongly encouraged. The roles are for the London office, but being based … in-sample results A working habit of first investigating simpler, parsimonious models Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment Education & Preferred Qualifications Post-graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (engineering, statistics, mathematics, physics, or similar) Experience of a fast prototyping language such as Python (preferably), or Matlab, R, etc Working knowledge of an industrial scale language such More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server Ltd
Hedge Fund with over $17 billion under management. As a C# Developer you'll collaborate with a team of highly intelligent technologists and finance professionals to develop algorithmic trading systems working with a modern tech stack, with opportunities for technical ownership from day one. You'll partner with Quant teams to help architect valuation, risk and pricing systems More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
ARC IT Recruitment Ltd
Framework Build London (Hybrid) VP Level £150k + Bonus + Benefits Python Join a Global Leader in Capital Markets Technology. Are you a Python expert who has built quanttrading platforms from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading international capital markets organisation, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and fast-paced trading environment. You will take a pivotal role in designing and delivering a new quantitative development framework, shaping the Python ecosystem that underpins trading, pricing, and risk across the front office. The Role As a Senior Python Developer (VP Level), you will: Lead the build of a brand-new Python-based quant development framework, owning its … design, architecture, and tooling. Partner closely with teams in London and New York to define the Python environment, toolset, and DevOps processes from the ground up. Collaborate with quantitative engineers, model developers, and traders, enabling agile delivery of advanced trading and risk tools. Solve complex engineering challenges, laying the foundation for next-generation research and tradingMore ❯
Framework Build London (Hybrid) VP Level - £150k + Bonus + Benefits Python Join a Global Leader in Capital Markets Technology. Are you a Python expert who has built quanttrading platforms from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading international capital markets organisation, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and fast-paced trading environment. You will take a pivotal role in designing and delivering a new quantitative development framework, shaping the Python ecosystem that underpins trading, pricing, and risk across the Front Office. The Role: As a Senior Python Developer (VP Level), you will: Lead the build of a brand-new Python-based quant development framework, owning its … design, architecture, and tooling. Partner closely with teams in London and New York to define the Python environment, toolset, and DevOps processes from the ground up. Collaborate with quantitative engineers, model developers, and traders, enabling agile delivery of advanced trading and risk tools. Solve complex engineering challenges, laying the foundation for next-generation research and tradingMore ❯
Quant, Fixed Income London (Hybrid) VP Level - £150k + Bonus + Benefits Join a Global Leader in Capital Markets Technology. Are you a Python expert who has built quanttrading platforms from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading international capital markets organisation, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and fast-paced trading environment. You will take a pivotal role in designing and delivering a new quantitative development framework, shaping the Python ecosystem that underpins trading, pricing, and risk across the Front Office. The Role As a Senior Python Developer (VP Level), you will: Lead the build of a brand-new Python-based quant development framework, owning its … design, architecture, and tooling. Partner closely with teams in London and New York to define the Python environment, toolset, and DevOps processes from the ground up. Collaborate with quantitative engineers, model developers, and traders, enabling agile delivery of advanced trading and risk tools. Solve complex engineering challenges, laying the foundation for next-generation research and tradingMore ❯
City of London, London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Arc IT Recruitment
Floor | Capital Markets London (Hybrid) VP Level - £150k Bonus Benefits Python Join a Global Leader in Capital Markets Technology. Are you a Python expert who has built quanttrading platforms from the ground up? This is a rare opportunity to join a leading international capital markets organisation, renowned for its cutting-edge technology and fast-paced trading environment. You will take a pivotal role in designing and delivering a new quantitative development framework, shaping the Python ecosystem that underpins trading, pricing, and risk across the Front Office. The Role: You will: Lead the build of a brand-new Python-based quant development framework, owning its design, architecture, and tooling. Partner closely with … teams in London and New York to define the Python environment, toolset, and DevOps processes from the ground up. Collaborate with quantitative engineers, model developers, and traders, enabling agile delivery of advanced trading and risk tools. Solve complex engineering challenges, laying the foundation for next-generation research and trading platforms. Key Responsibilities: Build the core More ❯
Greater London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Stanford Black Limited
Software/Data Developer - Market leading HFT/Systematic Trading … Firm. Compensation: Up to £250k TC Location: London WFH: 4 days in office, 1 from home I'm currently working with one of the most successful and modern QuantTrading firms in London. Being a top 3 performer across various markets and boasting yearly returns of over 20%, they are have brought in some of the worlds best More ❯
Perpl is a high-performance, orderbook-based perpetuals DEX launching on Monad. We're backed by top crypto-native investors and building the next evolution of on-chain trading-one that combines CEX-level performance with DeFi composability and transparency. Our mission is to bring the speed, efficiency, and capital depth of traditional finance on-chain, without compromise. … level EVM mechanics, and gas optimization strategies Proven ability to work with external auditors and internal security reviews Experience designing DeFi protocols or financial primitives (DEXs, AMMs, margin trading, oracles, etc.) High agency and ownership mindset-comfortable in a fast-moving, zero-to-one environment … Passion for decentralized finance and a deep understanding of the DeFi landscape Preferred Familiarity with parallelized EVM architectures Experience with Rust or other statically typed languages Background in quanttrading, HFT, or crypto derivatives Understanding of chain infra, monitoring, and validator/client dynamics Location In-person first with optional work from home flexibility. Team is currently headquartered More ❯