Remote Quant Developer

Kappa Lab Ltd
Lancaster, United Kingdom
yesterday

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Algorithmic Trading
Data analysis
Big Data
Program Optimization
Computer Programming
Data Structures
Digital Assets
High-Frequency Trading
Python
NumPy
Blockchain
Pandas
Solid Principles
Web3.js

Job description

Kappa Lab is a digital assets market maker committed to delivering 24/7 deep liquidity and enhancing market efficiency.

Our proprietary technology enables us to provide swift and effective solutions to our partners, while our sophisticated algorithms ensure efficient and consistent pricing across all trading venues. We fuel the Web3 ecosystem, driving innovation in pioneering projects with the professionalism and dedication of our exceptional team., As a Quant Developer at Kappa Lab, you will be working within a trading team, playing a pivotal role in translating quantitative trading strategies into operational algorithms and production-grade code.

You will be working at the forefront of the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency trading. This position demands a blend of problem-solving skills, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork. If you possess a strong background in programming, excellent analytical skills, and an interest in the crypto markets, we want to hear from you! We offer a hybrid working arrangement, with the opportunity to be based in either our London or Dubai Office.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement high-performance trading algorithms and systems for cryptocurrency markets, ensuring they align with quantitative strategies and market-making objectives.
  • Optimize code for speed, reliability, and scalability to handle high-frequency trading environments and large-scale data processing.
  • Analyze market data, liquidity patterns, and order book dynamics to improve algorithm efficiency and pricing models.
  • Improve reporting and analysis of the existing system's performance.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
  • Experience with data analysis and manipulation using libraries like NumPy, Pandas, or similar tools.
  • Good knowledge of probability, statistics, and quantitative modeling techniques.
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and trading concepts (e.g., order types, liquidity provision).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Desirable skills

  • Proficiency in Rust and/or Cython..
  • Experience in high-frequency trading (HFT), market making, or algorithmic trading in crypto or traditional finance.

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