Graduate Software Engineer

DURLSTON PARTNERS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Software Engineer – Quant Trading Firm

A scientifically driven asset management firm is looking for a Graduate Software Engineer to join their London-based team. Specialising in cutting-edge investment strategies, they develop state-of-the-art technology to optimise trading in alternative and traditional bond markets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established trading firm that values ownership, innovation, and technical excellence. You’ll work across front-office and core systems projects, collaborating with experienced engineers, quants, and traders to build high-performance trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain critical systems for trading, data processing, and automation.
2. Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
3. Gain exposure to both finance and technology, contributing to impactful projects from day one.

Requirements:

1. Strong programming skills in Python.
2. Rust experience is a bonus but not required.
3. Experience working with SQL databases.
4. Experience designing APIs.
5. Experience with Kubernetes.
6. A STEM degree from a top university (Computer Science, Maths, Engineering, or Physics preferred).
7. Passion for problem-solving, performance optimisation, and working in a fast-paced environment.

This firm is known for its exceptional culture, offering flexibility, hands-on mentorship, and an office environment that people genuinely enjoy. Compensation includes a highly competitive base salary, bonus, and equity from day one.

We encourage applications from candidates with strong academics and a willingness to learn—even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you.