Quantitative Developer

• Working closely with traders and quants on pricing and execution algorithms
• Developing high-performance, multi-threaded systems for simulation and live trading
• Enhancing and maintaining trading GUIs and market data components
• Solving complex problems in a small, highly collaborative team

• Strong Java developer with experience building high-performance systems
• Background in trading systems, market data, or quantitative infrastructure
• Solid understanding of concurrency, algorithms, OOP, and system design
• Experience with Python (NumPy / Pandas) in a scientific or trading context
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL / tick databases is a plus
• Exposure to commodities, futures, or swaps is beneficial but not essential

£120,000 - £150,000 base

Highly competitive PnL-linked bonus ( 100% in year one for strong performers)

Why this role

• True front-office exposure
• Direct impact on a profitable trading desk
• Strong engineering culture with real ownership
• Flexible working and high trust environment
• Roles like this do not come up often

I'm working directly with a Managing Director at a US-headquartered proprietary trading firm that has built one of the strongest platforms in global energy markets. They're looking to hire a strong Java Developer to join a highly profitable front-office trading desk in London.