Senior Software Engineer, Quant trading - Python, Java, C++

Senior Software Engineer, Quant trading – Python, Java

London (Hybrid)

£130,000-175,000 + benefits and bonus

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our high profile client.

My client, a leading player in the global cryptoassets industry, is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role will be instrumental in building and supporting a diverse technology stack, enabling my client to trade across multiple exchanges and regions with a wide range of strategies.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work closely with a talented team of engineers to collaboratively design and develop robust software solutions essential for facilitating global trading operations. This includes systems such as trading systems, exchange connectivity solutions, monitoring systems, and integration tools, all integrated with my client’s core infrastructure services. By working from high-level requirements, you will delve into the intricacies of the business, working directly with Traders and Quantitative Researchers on a daily basis. This close partnership ensures a comprehensive understanding of their needs and enables you to deliver tailored software solutions that meet their specific requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in close collaboration with the cryptoassets team to establish and uphold high-quality software systems that effectively support 24-hour, global trading operations.
• Architect and create comprehensive software systems covering various aspects such as trading systems, exchange connectivity solutions, and monitoring systems.
• Apply your expertise in multiple programming languages, including Python or Java, to successfully accomplish development tasks.
• Conduct thorough testing at the unit, functional, and integration levels to ensure software reliability and performance.
• Handle both legacy code and new development projects.
• Promote collaboration and synergy among traders, researchers, and software engineers.

Qualifications:

• Experience in designing, developing, and supporting mission-critical, high-performance applications.
• Strong professional experience in Python (5+ years), Java and or C++
• Demonstrated expertise in network communication, including multicast and WebSockets.
• Proficiency in inter-process messaging, micro-service architectures, and API design.
• Familiarity with Functional Programming and Immutable Design.
• Experience with trading systems is desirable, but not required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Join my client’s innovative team and contribute to the advancement of systematic market-making in the digital assets industry.