Graduate Quant Software Engineer (C++ / Java – Trading Systems) | £55,000–£77,000
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London
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Graduate Quant Software Engineer (C++ / Java – Trading Systems) | £55,000–£77,000 | Hybrid (London / Remote)Build technology that powers real trading.Join a high-performance engineering team developing low-latency, resilient backend systems used in live trading environments. You’ll work on complex technical challenges from day one, building software that genuinely impacts how markets operate — not just writing code in the background.This is a fast-growing fintech where strong engineers progress quickly into Senior, Low-Latency, or Quant-Engineering tracks within 12–24 months.What You’ll DoDesign, build, and optimise backend components of real-time trading and risk systemsDevelop clean, efficient, high-performance code in C++ and JavaWork closely with traders, quants, and senior engineers to deliver new featuresSolve complex problems around performance, reliability, and scaleContribute to architecture discussions and see ideas move to production quicklyGain exposure to market data, order routing, distributed systems, and microservicesWhat We’re Looking ForStrong academic background — Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or similarSolid programming ability in C++ and/or JavaInterest in financial markets, trading systems, or high-performance computingStrong problem-solver who enjoys tackling low-level or system-level challengesAbility to learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentBonus: experience with Linux, networking, concurrency, or personal trading/tech projectsWhy You’ll Love It HereImpact: Your code will run in production, powering real trading workflowsGrowth: Close mentoring from senior engineers + rapid tec



