Quantitative Developer - Java at DV Trading

London, England, United Kingdom

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Proprietary Trading, Commodities TradingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, Engineering or other technical discipline
3+ years professional experience developing infrastructure for quantitative trading
Experience developing high-performance, multi-threaded applications using Java
Demonstrated strong ability to program in a scientific computing environment (Python/NumPy/Pandas)
Strong knowledge of algorithms, design patterns, OOP, threading, multiprocessing, etc
Experience with SQL, NoSQL or tick databases
Experience working in a Unix environment and git
Strong communication skills in verbal and written English
Understanding of Java Swing is a plus
Domain knowledge in futures & swaps is a plus

Responsibilities

Building cutting edge trading applications and enhancing trading GUIs
Work with trading and quants to buildout a pricing and executing algos
Bring deep technical knowledge such as parallel programming, trading systems, networking, or performance analysis
Work on cross-functional teams across trading, quant, and development to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
Building high-performance components for simulation and live trading

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Javaparallel programmingtrading systemsnetworkingperformance analysispricing algorithmsexecution algorithmsrisk managementGUIsquantitative trading

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Quantitative Developer role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS, Engineering or other technical discipline, 3+ years professional experience developing infrastructure for quantitative trading, and experience with high-performance, multi-threaded Java applications.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Key skills include strong knowledge of algorithms, design patterns, OOP, threading, and multiprocessing; experience with SQL, NoSQL or tick databases; programming in Python/NumPy/Pandas; and working in Unix with git.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You'll work with a small team responsible for development of pricing, execution, and risk management systems, embedded within a commodities trading desk, collaborating cross-functionally with trading, quant, and development teams.

DV Trading

Proprietary trading and liquidity provision firm

About DV Trading

DV Trading is a proprietary trading firm that engages in trading financial instruments on derivatives and securities exchanges worldwide. The firm uses its own capital and advanced technology to provide liquidity in the markets, employing both quantitative and discretionary trading strategies. Unlike its competitors, DV Trading fosters a collaborative culture with a flat organizational structure, allowing for quick adaptation to market changes. The company's goal is to optimize trading performance and achieve significant returns by leveraging its market relationships.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Energy, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven algorithmic trading firms threatens market share.

DeFi platforms attract liquidity away from traditional firms like DV Trading.

Regulatory scrutiny may increase operational costs for proprietary trading firms.

Differentiation

DV Trading leverages both quantitative and discretionary strategies for market liquidity.

The firm has a strong presence in derivatives and securities exchanges globally.

DV Trading emphasizes a flat organizational structure for quick market adaptation.

Upsides

Algorithmic trading in energy markets offers new opportunities for DV Trading.

DeFi platforms provide avenues for innovative liquidity models and strategy diversification.

Machine learning advancements enhance DV Trading's decision-making and trade execution.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free