Quantitative Developer - Java, concurrency, distributed systems, message-oriented architectures

Quantitative Developer - Java, concurrency, distributed systems, message-oriented architectures, Python, large-scale data analysis

A global electronic-trading firm is hiring a Quantitative Developer for its London team. The role focuses on analysing market microstructure, improving algorithmic trading behaviour, and implementing changes directly in Java-based production systems. It combines research, modelling, coding, and client-facing quantitative work.

Responsibilities

• Analyse trading data and market microstructure to enhance algorithmic performance.

• Design and implement models and strategy-logic updates (primarily in Java).

• Collaborate with engineering, testing, and support teams on deployment.

• Work with clients to explain model behaviour, gather feedback, and support execution consulting.

Requirements

• Strong analytical mindset; clear communication skills.

• 3+ years Java experience (concurrency, Java 8+, testing, DI).

• Experience with electronic trading strategies; familiarity with distributed systems.

• Deep knowledge of European equity market microstructure.

• Strong Python and/or Java coding skills.

• Experience with high-frequency/low-latency environments and large-scale data is a plus.

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative or computational discipline.

Permanent/Hybrid Working

London

By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.