C++ Developer Commodities Quant Trading

Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require 8+ years of experience and full proficiency in C++17/20, with some familiarity with Python.
• We need the ability to architect and implement code that addresses high-level requirements.
• We look for experience implementing high-performance algorithms and grid computations.
• We require a Masters or PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or an equivalent field from a top university.
• We value a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• We look for interest in business and how end users will use the product.
• We require excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• We require full proficiency in English for business communication, both verbal and written.
• We prefer substantial prior experience implementing or working with a Risk & PnL engine.
• We value interest in financial and commodities markets.
• We consider SysAdmin experience helpful, including cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, and network sockets technology.

Responsibilities:

• We will develop core components for our new Risk & PnL engine.
• We will implement clean, well-documented, tested, and extensible code.
• We will take ownership of the performance and reliable operation of core components of the new Risk & PnL engine.
• We will collaborate closely with the rest of our team to implement high-performance pricers for our full spectrum of physical and financial trades.
• We will ensure integration across our broader infrastructure and systems.
• We will develop a deep understanding of our systems architecture.
• We will act as a sparring partner to our Risk Architect.

Technologies:

• Architect
• Cloud
• Kafka
• Network
• Python
• Quant
• REST
• Redis
• C++

More:

We are a top-tier energy trading business seeking a senior C++/Python Quant Strategist to help develop the core components of our new Risk & PnL engine. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership, working closely with our team on high-performance pricing and system integration across our broader infrastructure. We value technical excellence, strong communication, business awareness, and interest in financial and commodities markets.

last updated 31 week of 2026