Software Engineer Quant Trading

Software Engineer Quant Trading
160,000 + Prop Shop Bonus
Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Software Engineer to join our high profile clients Team
Our client is a well known global Prop Trading firm. They value technology especially the opensource variety as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record).
This is a small team so you will bear a large volume of responsibility and autonomy.
You will be responsible for maximizing the value of trade data. You will develop and maintain data infrastructure and data intensive applications. Working closely with Quantitative Traders and Fundamental Analysts, you will make data available, performant and accessible, choosing the right technology for the task.
• Develop and maintain trading and data intensive applications
• Create a platform to make data available, accessible and performant for business
• Work closely with Business, helping Quantitative Traders and Fundamental Analysts
• Support operations with deployment and configuration of data infrastructure
A typical day for a Software Engineer is a blend of short cycle maintenance and ongoing development work. It starts with checking the data monitoring systems for alerts and deciding what needs immediate attention, or can picked up in the next development cycle. From there you will attend a stand-up meeting with your team. This is an opportunity to catch up on progress of development, raise problems and discuss plans for the rest of the day.
Software Engineer should have:
• Some Experience in a Bank, Fund or Prop Shop in a successful trading team
• C++ or Python or C#
• Linux
• SQL

The environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed with an open dress code. This is a role for techies and traders, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.

The role is City based Hybrid