At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and optimise trading algorithms for Crypto markets while collaborating with a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Galaxy, a leader in digital assets and AI-driven solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, free coaching, and a commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of finance and technology, shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
- Qualifications: Strong programming skills in Java and experience in algorithmic trading environments.
The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 £ per year.
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S. We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy.
We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Developer to join our Crypto trading desk. The successful candidate will collaborate with traders, quants, and other developers to design, implement, and optimize market making and quantitative trading strategies.
- Develop, implement, and maintain high-performance trading algorithms and models for Crypto markets.
- Integrate new data sources and ensure data integrity for accurate model input.
- Monitor and troubleshoot live trading systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in quantitative finance, software development, and Crypto markets.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
Experience working in algorithmic trading environments in Java. Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing. Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments. Strong programming skills in Java.
Bonus Points:
- Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
- AWS, GCP or DevOps processes.
Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
Vice President Quant Developer in London employer: Galaxy
At Galaxy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the rapidly evolving Web3 and blockchain space. Our London office provides employees with unique opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about cutting-edge technology and meaningful contributions.