Web Engineer - Trading Infrastructure

Web Engineer - Trading Infrastructure

Job Description

[Up to c. $500k Comp Package | Hybrid Working]

Are you a software engineer who thrives on solving performance-critical problems at the intersection of data, UI, and trading infrastructure? Our client - a global leader in quantitative trading - is looking for a Core Web Engineer to design the tools that power real-time strategy execution and visualisation. You’ll support developers and traders directly, bringing together low-level backend knowledge with intuitive, data-rich UIs. If you’re confident working across Python, C++, and TypeScript - and have experience supporting trading workflows or performance-sensitive systems - this is a rare opportunity to drive real impact in a fast-paced technical environment...

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance UIs and backend systems to support Algo Developers and Traders in executing and monitoring trading strategies
• Build and optimise data pipelines and services to ingest, transform, and visualise large financial datasets in real-time
• Develop and maintain web applications using TypeScript, React, and Redux while also working on backend services in Python and C++
• Create dynamic dashboards and analytical tools using Python’s Dash Plotly
• Iterate on features based on internal and external feedback, ensuring seamless user experiences
• Write, review, and land high-quality code, focusing on both functionality and performance
• Work across different platforms, with strong GUI experience across web, mobile, or desktop applications

What You Bring...

• 5+ years of experience at a top-tier tech company, with Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++, with a deep understanding of computer systems at a low level
• Ability to work flexibly across languages, prioritising clean, maintainable code
• Experience designing and implementing front-end interfaces, with a focus on usability and responsiveness
• React experience is a strong plus but not essential
• Proven ability to iterate on features, incorporating customer and user feedback to drive improvements
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities in complex systems
• Solid understanding of UNIX operating systems and core computer science principles
• A collaborative mindset, able to contribute effectively within a fast-moving, high-performance team

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