Robert Half Technology are assisting a rapidly growing start-up organisation to recruit a Quant Developer on a contract basis - London based - start ASAP
Role
The Quant Developer will develop a robust, scalable automated trading system using Python and the Interactive Brokers API
Build a global options scanner capable of identifying predefined trading opportunities in real time
Design backend systems to ingest and process high-volume market data with low latency and high accuracy
Implement trade execution logic and automate end-to-end trade lifecycle
Integrate dynamic risk controls to ensure resilient execution under live market conditions
Collaborate with the investment team to iterate on strategy logic and support real-time deployment
Maintain and improve internal reporting tools for live and historical data
Profile
The Quant Developer will have proven experience building automated or algorithmic trading systems
Strong backend Python development skills (including clean, production-grade code)
Solid understanding of Interactive Brokers API (or equivalent trading APIs)
Excellent grasp of system design, data structures, and software architecture
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in real-time, high-throughput environments
Highly autonomous, entrepreneurial, and proactive mindset
Comfortable working in lean, fast-moving teams
Company
Rapidly growing trading start-up organisation with offices in London
On site required
Outside IR35
Salary & Benefits
The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training .
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