Quantitative Developer in Sheffield

Quantitive Developer | Contract | £1050 PD | London | Hybrid

I am seeking experienced Quantitative Developers to join a highly skilled front-office technology team on a 12-month contract. This is a high-impact role working closely with Quant Analysts and Portfolio Managers to design, develop, and enhance models and tools used across trading and risk management functions.

Details

• Contract: 12 months (extension likely)
• Rate: Up to £1,000+ per day (inside IR35)
• Location: Hybrid – London (2–3 days onsite)

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quant Researchers to productionise models and analytical tools.
• Develop and maintain scalable systems and data pipelines for pricing, risk, and performance analysis.
• Work closely with front-office teams to optimise existing code and improve efficiency.
• Implement best practices for testing, deployment, and version control.
• Contribute to the ongoing modernisation of the firm’s quantitative tech stack.

Skills & Experience

• Strong programming background in Python, C++, or C# (Python preferred).
• Solid understanding of quantitative finance, pricing models, and risk metrics.
• Experience working in asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking environments.
• Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure or AWS) and CI/CD tools advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.