Lead Quant Developer (Trading Systems)

TL;DR

Lead Quant Developer (Trading Systems): Building a mission-critical high-performance trading system from scratch with an accent on algorithmic development, low-latency coding, and platform connectivity. Focus on greenfield buildout using Python, Go, Rust, and developing monitoring systems for trading infrastructure.

Location: London office with remote working flexibility

Salary: £200k-£550k

Company

Global Prop Shop active in traditional financial markets since the 1990s and now one of the largest traders in emerging markets including Digital Assets, with 10 worldwide offices.

What you will do

• Build a brand-new greenfield trading system from scratch
• Develop algorithmic trading solutions and low-latency components
• Implement platform connectivity and monitoring systems
• Collaborate closely with traders, researchers, and software engineers in a flat structure

Requirements

• Strong experience in Python, with proficiency in Go and Rust
• Expertise in high-performance, low-latency systems development
• Skills in algorithmic development and trading infrastructure
• Ability to work in London with remote flexibility

Culture & Benefits

• Flat organizational structure for direct collaboration
• Competitive compensation: base up to £300k + bonus + equity
• Remote working flexibility alongside London office
• Part of a new specialized trading team in a established global firm