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# Python OR C++ Developer - Elite Quant Trading Team (Prop HFT Firm)

- **Company:** Selby Jennings
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £120,826
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Python (Programming Language), Kaggle, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5953378406

## About the Role

* Academic Excellence:
 + Top-tier degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related field
 + Dean's List or equivalent honours
 + PhD preferred but not mandatory
 * Competitive Achievements:
 + Success in IOI, ICPC, TopCoder, Codeforces, Kaggle, or similar
 + Participation in Math Olympiads or other global algorithmic competitions
 * Technical Skills:
 + 3 years of professional experience in Python or C++ programming
 + Strong algorithms, data structures, and optimisation skills
 + Experience with high-performance or quantitative systems is a plus

If you thrive on hard problems, fast solutions, and intellectual rigor, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact. Please apply for more info.