Quantitative Developer

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Base pay range

$275,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

Headhunter | Quantitative Trading & Research

About the Firm: A leading systematic investment firm that leverages data-driven strategies across a broad range of liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. Our approach is rooted in rigorous research and powered by extensive access to diverse public data sources.

Role Overview: We are seeking a Quantitative Developer to join a portfolio management team specializing in systematic credit and related markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact technology initiatives while collaborating closely with researchers and traders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software tools for strategy research and trading operations.
• Enhance systems for data ingestion, processing, and visualization.
• Support execution platforms, live monitoring dashboards, and P&L reconciliation tools.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, job orchestration frameworks, and other infrastructure components.
• Ensure system reliability and performance; proactively address and resolve technical issues.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, quantitative researchers, and trading professionals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing trading or research infrastructure within a financial setting, or equivalent technical expertise.
• Experience with execution systems, real-time data platforms, and visualization tools is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems, including process management and shell scripting.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience in object-oriented programming, testing frameworks, and environment management.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• High level of ownership and commitment to ethical standards.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Capital Markets