Graduate Software Engineer

Graduate Software Engineer – Quant Trading Firm

A scientifically driven asset management firm is looking for a Graduate Software Engineer to join their London-based team. Specialising in cutting-edge investment strategies, they develop state-of-the-art technology to optimise trading in alternative and traditional bond markets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established trading firm that values ownership, innovation, and technical excellence. You’ll work across front-office and core systems projects, collaborating with experienced engineers, quants, and traders to build high-performance trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain critical systems for trading, data processing, and automation.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Gain exposure to both finance and technology, contributing to impactful projects from day one.

Requirements:

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Rust experience is a bonus but not required.
• Experience working with SQL databases.
• Experience designing APIs.
• Experience with Kubernetes
• A STEM degree from a top university (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or Physics preferred).
• Passion for problem-solving, performance optimisation, and working in a fast-paced environment.

This firm is known for its exceptional culture, offering flexibility, hands-on mentorship, and an office environment that people genuinely enjoy. Compensation includes a highly competitive base salary, bonus, and equity from day one.

We encourage applications from candidates with strong academics and a willingness to learn—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you.

Note: If you don’t receive a reply within three days, your application was unfortunately unsuccessful.