Quant & Data Science

Algo Quant Developer (C++/KDB)

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Quant & Data Science

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £160000 - £180000 per annum + + Benefits and Bonus

  • Contact email:

    hhorton@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    CPP/AD/HH_1748444889

Join a high-impact trading team where developers sit with the desk, own their algorithms and work directly with traders.

You'll be joining a small, agile team whislt being embedded with the trading desk, exposed to the intricacies of volatility and Delta1 trading and trusted to design, test, and release algorithms that directly impact P&L.

What you'll be doing:

  • Build and enhance trading algorithms in C++
  • Collaborate daily with traders and senior quants

  • Take full ownership of algos from design and testing to production

  • Work on greenfield projects

  • Directly influence strategy with minimal red tape

What You'll Need:

  • Strong modern C++ (17/20) and design pattern experience

  • Proficiency with KDB+/q

  • Understanding of trading systems, market structure, and risk controls

  • Experience with options, futures, ETFs, or Delta1 products is highly desirable

  • Comfortable engaging directly with the business

Nice to Have:

  • Low-latency systems experience

  • Background in volatility or market-making algos

If you're passionate about quantitative development, thrive in high-performance environments and want to build the future of trading tech then this could be the role for you.