Quant Developer - London

Quant Developer - London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
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Quantitative Developer - London
Work model: Hybrid (4 days in office)
Level: 3 years’ experience
We are working with a technology-led hedge fund spin-out building a next-generation portfolio management and analytics platform used across multiple asset classes.
The role sits within a Cross-Asset Development team focused on building and enhancing a scalable front-office platform supporting trading, risk, and analytics functions.
This is a highly engineering-focused Quant Developer position, combining software development with exposure to financial markets and derivatives.
Role Summary
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining core components of a production trading and analytics platform, working closely with quants, traders, and product stakeholders.
The role is primarily focused on platform engineering rather than quantitative research or model development.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance core platform services in C#
  • Implement analytics and model components into production systems
  • Support and extend a proprietary analytics library in C++
  • Build supporting tools and scripts in Python
  • Work across distributed, cloud-based infrastructure
  • Provide production support across multiple asset classes, with a focus on rates
Technology Environment
  • C# (primary platform language)
  • C++ (quant analytics library)
  • Python (calibration, tooling, automation)
  • SQL / data tools
  • Cloud-based distributed computing (AWS-style environment)
  • CI/CD and version control tooling
  • Market data / trade ingestion systems
Essential:
  • 3+ years’ experience in front-office or trading-focused development
  • Strong coding ability in C# and/or Python
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, design principles)
  • Exposure to interest rate derivatives or broader fixed income markets
  • Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability
  • Degree in a technical or quantitative discipline
Desirable:
  • C++ experience
  • Exposure to FX, Credit, Equities or Commodities derivatives
  • Experience working directly with traders or portfolio managers
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Contact Details:

Investigo Recruitment Team