Senior Quant Developer / Software Engineer
Hunter BondAbout the role
We’re working with a leading quantitative investment firm that is continuing to expand its technology and trading capabilities in Houston, Texas.
They’re looking for senior software engineers with strong mathematical and quantitative ability who want to work directly at the intersection of technology, trading and strategy.
This is not a traditional software engineering role. The firm is looking for people who can understand a trading problem, think commercially about the opportunity and then determine how technology can be used to develop, test and scale the solution.
The type of person we're looking for will typically have:
Strong mathematical and analytical ability
A strong software engineering background
Experience working closely with a trading desk, quant or strategy team
A commercial mindset and genuine interest in financial markets
The ability to think about problems from both a trading and technology perspective
The key distinction is that they aren't looking for someone who simply receives a specification and builds it. They're looking for engineers who can understand why something needs to be built and how it can create value for the trading function.
Python is a core part of the environment, but this is very much a broader engineering opportunity than simply being a Python developer. The team works with large, distributed systems supporting quantitative research, strategy development, backtesting and production trading. Strong experience in areas such as the following would be highly relevant:
Python & large-scale Python systems
Distributed systems and scalable architecture
Cloud — AWS, GCP or Azure
Docker / Kubernetes
CI/CD and automated testing
Large-scale data processing and data pipelines
Market data and time-series data
Databases and distributed storage
Quantitative research and analytics infrastructure
Backtesting and simulation frameworks
Production trading systems
Performance optimisation / high-throughput systems
Experience with C++, Java or other performance-oriented languages could also be relevant, particularly for candidates who have worked in technically demanding Front Office environments.
Strategy & Trading. One of the most interesting aspects of the role is the proximity to the trading and strategy teams. That could mean building a new research platform, developing backtesting infrastructure, improving market-data pipelines, creating quantitative analytics or designing the technology required to support a new trading strategy.
Relevant candidates could come from quantitative hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, investment banks or highly technical technology companies.
We're also seeing relevance in profiles with:
Front Office Python engineering experience
Strategy / Quant Engineering
Systematic trading technology
Backtesting and research infrastructure
Risk data pipelines
Volatility-related technology
Large-scale CI/CD and engineering platforms
The important thing is that candidates have moved beyond being purely delivery-focused developers and have demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems and work closely with the business.
Responsibilities
- Understand trading problems and determine technology solutions
- Work closely with trading desks and strategy teams
- Develop, test, and scale solutions for trading functions
- Build research platforms and improve market-data pipelines
Qualifications
- Strong mathematical and analytical ability
- Experience with Python and large-scale systems
- Familiarity with distributed systems and scalable architecture
- Experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Knowledge of CI/CD and automated testing
Skills mentioned
About Hunter Bond
Hunter Bond is a global firm specialising in the finance and technology recruitment sectors with the aim to provide a thorough, effective and transparent solution to their client and candidates needs. Hunter Bond directors have 20 years experience specialising in financial and technology jobs. With this experience comes a desire to provide the best recruitment service. Integrity is delivered by Hunter Bond at its upmost. Clients and candidates alike will have transparency and dedication from start to finish. Founding Directors, Lee Ballen and Stephen Perkins both have successful careers with a strong track record working with the world's leading financial institutions. Today they bring their passion, knowledge and work ethic to the forefront of their business. Hunter Bond specialises in the following markets: Big Data - Architecture, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Consultancy, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Hadoop, Project Management, Programming, Testing and Support. Change, Tranformation & Regulatory - Change Management, Change Analysis, Change Co-Ordination, Project Management, PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall, P3O, Six Sigma, Programme Management, Business Analysis, Business Transformation, Transition Management. Consultancies - Information Security, Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Programme Management, Performance Management, Management Information, Business Process Transformation, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain and Purchasing, Governance, Audit, Risk and Policy Implementation. Finance - Advisory & Strategy, Products Advisory, Monitoring & Surveillance, Compliance Reviews, Disclosures, Shareholder Reporting, and AML/Financial Crime. Finance Technology - .NET, C#, C++, Java, Solution Architect, Windows, Linux, Networks & Security, Business Analysis, Programme Manager, Change Analyst and Testing. Risk - Market Risk, Credit Risk, Collateral Management, Liquidity Risk, CVA (Credit Value Adjustment) and Actuarial.