Front Office Developer

Front Office Developer

London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re working with a multi-asset trading firm at the forefront of technology and quantitative research, driving innovation across global markets. Their Front Office technology team develops high-performance trading systems, algorithmic strategies, and data-driven tools that enable traders to execute efficiently and intelligently across asset classes.

They’re looking for a talented and ambitious Front Office Developer to join their Algorithmic Trading Development team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly with traders and quants, building next-generation trading applications and automation tools in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Front Office Developer

• Install, upgrade, and support trading platforms for the Interest Rates Options desk.
• Design, develop, test, and document trading algorithms used across multiple desks.
• Automate options pricing and real-time risk processes for Front Office users.
• Build and maintain time-series databases, performing quantitative analysis on volatility and risk.
• Optimise trading system performance and architecture across on-premise and cloud environments.

Key Requirements of the Front Office Developer

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a software development or quantitative role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C, C++, SQL, and/or C#.
• Solid understanding of Linux systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with TypeScript, React, and SASS/SCSS is a plus.
• Understanding of financial derivatives, including volatility modelling and stochastic calculus, is beneficial.
• Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, FIX, multicast/unicast, ZeroMQ/RabbitMQ) advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and results-driven mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus’
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office
• Opportunity for learning and development
• Working directly with experienced traders and quantitative researchers

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Front Office Developer seeking to work on impactful technology in a fast-paced trading environment – combining software engineering, quantitative analysis, and real-time market exposure.

** Unfortunately due to a high number of applications, not all applicants will receive feedback