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

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.