Rust Quant Developer - Trading Systems - Major Hedge Fund

(capital Markets)
UK
18 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Algorithmic Trading Data Systems Financial Software Python (Programming Language) SQL Databases Linux Development Information Technology Machine Learning Operations

Job description

Overview

Rust Quant Developer - Trading Systems - Major Hedge Fund

Our client, a major Quantitative Hedge fund, is looking to hire a Rust Software Engineer / Quantitative Developer to help develop a new systematic trading platform. This is a greenfield project and offers exposure to all aspects of the quantitative trading business. The role provides the opportunity to join a world-class trading firm, collaborate with an exceptionally talented team, and earn market-leading compensation packages.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with traders and quant developers to build out a real-time trading platform / execution system using Rust and Python
  • Work closely with Quant Researchers and Traders to optimise trading strategies
  • Develop high-quality Machine Learning pipelines, market data and analytics systems

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience with Rust and Python
  • 3+ years of financial software engineering experience
  • Strong Linux development and SQL skillset
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
  • CQF certification is a bonus

Compensation & Contact

This range is provided by Capital Markets Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more.

To discuss the role in confidence, please reach out to Rhys at

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 - 4 years of hands-on experience with Rust and Python
  • 3+ years of financial software engineering experience
  • Strong Linux development and SQL skillset
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline
  • CQF certification is a bonus

About the company

Our client, a major Quantitative Hedge fund, is looking to hire a Rust Software Engineer / Quantitative Developer to help develop a new systematic trading platform. This is a greenfield project and offers exposure to all aspects of the quantitative trading business. The role provides the opportunity to join a world-class trading firm, collaborate with an exceptionally talented team, and earn market-leading compensation packages.

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