This role sits within a high-performing engineering group responsible for building and supporting the core systems that underpin real-time trading activity. The successful candidate will work across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to the design, build, deployment, and optimisation of highly scalable, performance-critical applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Build, test, and enhance high-performance trading systems using C++ and Python
* Translate quantitative models and trading logic into robust production-ready software
* Develop internal tools and interfaces used directly by front-office trading teams
* Improve market data ingestion, exchange connectivity, and real-time data flows
* Contribute to distributed systems, low-latency communication, and performance tuning initiatives
* Take part in design discussions, code reviews, profiling, and CI/CD improvements
* Gain hands-on exposure to algorithmic trading infrastructure, market structure, and risk platforms
Candidate Profile
* Early-career experience demonstrated through internships, placements, or academic projects (0–2 years)
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline (graduating between December 2025 and June 2026)
* Strong programming capability in C++ and Python
* Solid foundations in data structures, algorithms, and operating systems
* Comfortable working in Linux/Unix environments
* A strong focus on writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
* Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
* Clear communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments
* Genuine interest in financial markets (prior finance experience not required)
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to distributed systems, concurrency, or network programming
* Experience working with low-latency or real-time systems
* Familiarity with trading platforms, data pipelines, or simulation tools
* Open-source contributions or personal technical projects that demonstrate initiative
Contact Ciara Clarke at Harrington Starr for a confidential discussion.