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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # LEAD QUANTITATIVE DEVELOPER - EFX (FULL REMOTE) - **Company:** Reverse - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Algorithmic Trading, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Databases, Continuous Integration, Financial Information EXchange, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Prometheus, Software Engineering, Grafana, Gitlab, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=56b3a704b559592e ## About the Role * Education: Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. * Experience: 5+ years in software development and contributing to quantitative strategies. * Proven leadership in driving complex technical projects. * Solid knowledge of software architecture, automated testing, and performance tuning. * Experience with FIX protocol and eFX platforms is mandatory. * Excellent communication in English. SpecificQuantitative & Technical Skills * Strong grasp of the JVM - JIT Watch is a plus, GC tuning, lock contention, memory models. * Direct experience designing and running OMS / EMS infrastructure in production. * Strategy development, backtesting, and live trading in G10 FX. * Strong statistical modelling background - full-cycle backtesting, forward testing, market simulation. * Deep knowledge of market microstructure, order book mechanics, and signal decay. * Skilled in time-series analysis: PCA, regime-switching models, state-based modelling. * Quantitative alpha research involving Kalman filters, Ornstein-Uhlenbeck processes. * Strategy-level knowledge: momentum, mean reversion, RSI, MA crossovers, Bollinger Bands, MACD, Fibonacci. * VWAP/TWAP execution logic, alpha preservation techniques. * Hidden liquidity detection: iceberg algorithms, volume imbalance, queue position. * Experience building spoofing / manipulation detection models. * Infrastructure knowledge: how to get signals into execution with minimal overhead and zero noise. Tech Stack * Languages: Java, Python * Infrastructure & CI/CD: GitLab, CI pipelines * Monitoring & Analytics: Prometheus, Grafana * Database: Microsoft SQL Server ## Description For an international company specialized in asset management, financial advice and investment strategies, we are looking for a LEAD QUANTITATIVE DEVELOPER - eFX to take ownership of the development and delivery of a high-performance electronic FX trading platform. The person will play a key role in leading a small but growing team of engineers, working closely with product leads, quant analysts, and trading desks. 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