Graduate Quant Software Engineer (C++ / Java – Trading Systems) | £55,000–£77,000

London 7 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
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 Do • Design, build, and optimise backend components of real-time trading and risk systems • Develop clean, efficient, high-performance code in C++ and Java • Work closely with traders, quants, and senior engineers to deliver new features • Solve complex problems around performance, reliability, and scale • Contribute to architecture discussions and see ideas move to production quickly • Gain exposure to market data, order routing, distributed systems, and microservices What We’re Looking For • Strong academic background — Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or similar • Solid programming ability in C++ and/or Java • Interest in financial markets, trading systems, or high-performance computing • Strong problem-solver who enjoys tackling low-level or system-level challenges • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment • Bonus: experience with Linux, networking, concurrency, or personal trading/tech projects Why You’ll Love It Here • Impact: Your code will run in production, powering real trading workflows • Growth: Close mentoring from senior engineers + rapid technical progression • Culture: Collaborative, engineering-driven, and open to new ideas • Perks: Hybrid working, performance bonus, regular socials, and a clear 12-month salary review Ready to Dive In? If you want to grow as a backend engineer and build high-impact systems in fintech, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV — let’s build the next generation of trading technology together. Keywords: C++ Developer, Java Developer, Backend Engineer, Fintech, Trading Systems, Low Latency, Market Data, Order Routing, Software Engineer, Computer Science Graduate, High Performance Computing, Distributed Systems