Jobs

Trading Systems Engineer

Amsterdam

€200,000 Plus Bonus

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Trading Systems Engineer to join our high profile client.

Our client is a well known global High Frequency Trading firm. They value technology especially the opensource variety as well as scalability and robust performance (much like their track record).

This is a bleeding edge role as close as it gets to the market. You will be offered an almost unlimited budget and the ability to make the right decisions in a non-bureaucratic environment.

This position requires close collaboration with their software engineers, Traders and Infrastructure teams in an effort to best align technical solutions with the schedules and analytic needs of various strategies.

Requirements:

• Our ideal candidate will have previous experience in trading and finance this is not a prerequisite
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science or a related field
• Scripting skills in Perl, Python, and Bash or shell
• Knowledge of Linux
• Networking skills
• Knowledge of SQL and use of databases
• Strong background in Java (a plus)
• Networking
• Strong problem-solving abilities and confidence to be challenged every day
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• The willingness to take on tasks both big and small
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English

The environment is open with time to make the right decisions. This is a role for techies, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.

My client is based in London