Trading Systems Software Engineer

Company: Quant Capital
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will join a trading systems development team to build and optimize high-speed order routing. You will work closely with traders and technologists in a fast-paced, non-bureaucratic environment to shape trading infrastructure. Expect exposure to cutting-edge systems and data flows from Bloomberg, with a focus on delivering robust, low-latency software. This is a rare opportunity to impact real-time trading performance in a well-established, international fintech business.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain trading system components in C++
  • Contribute to the full software development lifecycle
  • Work on high-speed order routing and trading infrastructure
  • Collaborate with traders and technologists to solve performance challenges
  • Gain deep knowledge of data flows from Bloomberg and trading floor workflows
  • Demonstrate commitment and reliability in a fast-paced environment

Key requirements

  • MSc or higher
  • 5+ years of commercial development experience
  • World-class C++ development skills
  • Scripting experience (Python, Ruby, Lua)
  • Solid Linux/Unix foundation
  • Comfort with the full development lifecycle
  • Proven track record of commitment to employer
  • Team player
  • team player
  • high attention to detail
  • fast-paced adaptability
  • C++
  • Python
  • Ruby

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Posted: September 14th, 2026