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# Quantitative Developer

- **Company:** Lifecycledirect
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, Digital Assets, NumPy, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, SciPy, Concurrency, Information Technology, Functional Programming, Docker
- **Published:** October 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/quantitative-developer/49515818

## About the Role

Java 21Excellent knowledge of concurrency, object-oriented design and performance engineeringExperience building high-performance, distributed systemsA strong quantitative background with practical experience in numerical optimisation or machine learningExperience in client pricing, market making or algorithmic trading within liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or digital assetsA degree or equivalent experience in mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, quantitative finance or a related fieldNice to havePython experience, particularly NumPy, SciPy or pandasKDB+/Q or another functional programming languageAWS, Docker or KubernetesJava performance tuning, garbage-collection optimisation or LMAX DisruptorKnowledge of futures, forwards, NDFs or CFDsWhat's on offerOwnership across the full model-development and production lifecycleDirect impact on institutional client pricing and trading performanceA collaborative environment with experienced quants, traders and
engineersCompetitive salary and two discretionary bonus awards per yearA modern London office with hybrid working#QuantDeveloper #JavaDeveloper #Java21 #AlgorithmicTrading #QuantFinance #ElectronicTrading #DigitalAssets #LondonJobs #Crypto #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Our client is hiring a Senior Quant Developer to join the Pricing team of a leading global institutional liquidity provider operating across digital assets and traditional financial markets.This is a hands-on role at the intersection of quantitative research and production engineering. You'll help design and implement sophisticated pricing, hedging and optimisation models within high-performance, distributed Java systems.What you'll be doingBuilding production-grade pricing, hedging and optimisation models in JavaDeveloping client pricing, spread optimisation and liquidity modelsDesigning automated hedging strategies that balance market impact, execution risk and liquidityAnalysing client flow, toxicity and information decayDeploying pricing logic across resilient, multi-region trading systemsWorking closely with quantitative researchers, traders and engineersWhat we're looking for5+ years of advanced Java development experienceStrong commercial experience with Java 17 or later, ideally