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# Senior Quant Developer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Low Latency
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-quant-developer/51847389

## About the Role

Contract Opportunity Senior Quantitative Developer Derivatives Pricing Remote or Hybrid/London (Flexible) 6-month initial contract (extension highly likely) ASAP Start Competitive Day Rate up to £850 per day dependent on experience I'm supporting a specialist technology consultancy on an exciting engagement with one of their capital market clients, and we're looking for an experienced Quant or Commodity Pricing Engine Developer with a strong background in derivatives pricing and quantitative engineering. This is a hands-on opportunity to work on the development of sophisticated commodity and derivatives pricing technology within a complex trading environment. What we're looking for: Electronic commodities experience is a must Strong experience in quantitative development, ideally within commodity or OTC derivatives. Hands-on expertise in pricing model development, calibration and validation. Strong programming skills in Python, C++ or Java. Experience building or enhancing pricing
engines, quantitative libraries, trade booking API or valuation platforms. Solid understanding of derivatives pricing, financial markets and trading workflows. Additional experience that would be beneficial: Electronic trading or real-time pricing environments. Market data integration, including Bloomberg or similar providers. Low-latency, high-performance financial applications. RFQ workflows and trading system connectivity. We're particularly interested in speaking with developers who can bridge the gap between complex quantitative models and production-grade software engineering. Interested in finding out more? Please click apply if this sounds like you. TPBN1_UKTJ