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# Senior Software Developer - Algo trading

- **Company:** Quant Capital
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Lua (Scripting Language), Office Suite, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2988028078-2

## About the Role

responsibility and trust.This role is a huge opportunity for a hungry developer to make a mark in a leading financial technology business.Front office Software Engineer MUST have:Computer Science Degree from a Top Tier University (top 20 UK) or relevant experience Front office experience in an Investment Bank of another financial institution World class development skills in C++ and or C# Good scripting (Python, Ruby, Lua) A track record of commitment to their employer Experience developing algos or at least good logic, especially within finance A team player You will be looking to develop in a fast paced, with good attention to detail in a challenging environment. The flat hierarchy creates high visibility for top performers, and the opportunity to see contribution impact the bottom line.This is a rare opportunity to join a team that rarely hires (due to retention). You will gain massive exposure to trading infrastructure in a trading environment as well as
learning data flows from Bloomberg and how a trading floor works. This is a UNIQUE opportunity, so much so if you are looking to trade in the future this is an opportunity to experience trading infrastructure in a small business.My client is based in LondonC# Server Side, Multiuthreading, C++. , OO Development Developer C# C++ SQL SQL 2008 Quant Trader Bank C# winforms

## Description

Front office Software Engineer - Algo Trading, C++/C#Quant Capital is urgently looking for talented Front office Software Engineer to join our high profile client.Our client is a well-known algo-trading technology and agency brokerage/execution business. They are known in the market for some of their best-in-class services and products. They are well established with offices in over 13 countries but do not resemble a typical clunky, bureaucratic corporate. They retain an energetic tech firm feel and open environment but with the financial stability of a corporate.The company is passionate about innovation, technology and solving problems and that echoes through from the traders to the technologists.This critical role sits in a small team of some of the best developers around, they are considered the Commando or Seal team Operators of the firm. The ALGO team are responsible for a large share of the revenue generated; there is a lot of capital at steak which comes with great


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