Why this role stands out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape critical software platforms within a leading quantitative investment firm, driving innovation in risk management. You'll thrive here if you're a skilled Python developer eager to build scalable backend systems and leverage cutting-edge AI, contributing directly to QRT's success. Apply now to join a collaborative, technology-driven team and advance your career in a dynamic environment.
Quick overview
Job description
Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.
Your future role within QRT:
- Own the architecture, maintenance, and evolution of the software platforms used by the Volatility Risk Management team.
- Review, refactor, and enhance Python codebases to improve robustness, scalability, and maintainability.
- Develop and maintain backend systems, including pricing engines, market data frameworks, and risk analytics tools.
- Build dashboards, user interfaces, and workflow automation tools, including greenfield applications.
- Leverage AI agents and automation to improve operational efficiency and risk management workflows.
- Partner closely with Risk Managers to industrialise processes and deliver scalable solutions.
Your present skillset:
- 3+ years of professional software development experience with strong Python expertise.
- Experience designing and maintaining production-grade software.
- Experience with market data and data-intensive applications.
- Experience building APIs and backend services (FastAPI, Flask, or similar).
- Knowledge of derivatives, options, risk management, or quantitative systems is a plus.
- Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Dash, AG Grid, or similar) is a plus.
- Familiarity with modern software architecture, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted development tools.
- Strong ownership, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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