Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Sometimes described as the most strategic programme in government, GOV.UK One Login represents a once in a career opportunity to work on a software product that will be used by the majority of the people living in the UK. It's a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment that is sure to offer you career satisfaction as well as a chance to develop and enhance your skills. GOV.UK One Login is being designed and built for the many, not the few. It will unite services across government, revolutionising the way government departments interact digitally with users. One Login will deliver an accessible and essential function that will change lives and help millions. If this sounds like the next role for you on your career journey then we'd love to hear from you. Find out more at the GDS Blog . Job description Site Reliability Engineers in One Login develop infrastructure and support application teams. This involves working with a diverse range of other technologists and non-technical stakeholders so communication and empathy are as important as technical capability. As a Site Reliability Engineer you'll be part of one of our multidisciplinary service teams working with and supporting front-end and back-end developers, delivery and product managers, tech writers and architects build and maintain resilient, highly available and secure systems to meet the needs of our users take responsibility for solving complex and interesting problems create infrastructure as code to ensure our infrastructure and deployment pipelines are reusable, repeatable and reliable ensure our systems are appropriately monitored and instrumented to enable our teams to identify and respond to operational issues quickly and effectively build CI/CD pipelines to enable our developers to get their code into production as quickly and safely as possible act as a digital ambassador, sharing experiences through public speaking and blog posts participate in our in-hours 2nd line and out-of-hours support rotas to gain empathy for users and awareness of operational concerns share knowledge of tools and practices with your wider team and peers to drive consistency and maintain our high engineering standards Person specification We're interested in people who have: a high level of proficiency in at least one programming language (we use Java, Typescript, and Python), modern development standards, awareness of development process optimisation and strong Git skills a working knowledge of Agile best practices, the benefits of focussing on user needs and have used quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes a deep understanding of Linux operating system internals and are comfortable working with Linux virtual machines or containers, including the ability to identify, locate and fix service faults, capacity management and availability strategies strong experience of supporting large production services with infrastructure technologies including databases, web servers, DNS, CDNs, reverse proxies, message queues and load balancers. Systems design experience, working with well understood technology and identifying appropriate patterns. Have established design patterns and iterated them extensive experience of building and maintaining services in the cloud (preferably AWS), creating infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation, and using container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or ECS or serverless application design with AWS Lambda. knowledge of setting up pipelines in a CI/CD tool like Github Actions or AWS Codepipeline, and will have built and tested simple interfaces between systems and worked on more complex integrations as part of a wider team a good understanding of information security principles and how to keep large operational services secure.
01/04/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, London, Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol. The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Sometimes described as the most strategic programme in government, GOV.UK One Login represents a once in a career opportunity to work on a software product that will be used by the majority of the people living in the UK. It's a fast paced, dynamic and challenging environment that is sure to offer you career satisfaction as well as a chance to develop and enhance your skills. GOV.UK One Login is being designed and built for the many, not the few. It will unite services across government, revolutionising the way government departments interact digitally with users. One Login will deliver an accessible and essential function that will change lives and help millions. If this sounds like the next role for you on your career journey then we'd love to hear from you. Find out more at the GDS Blog . Job description Site Reliability Engineers in One Login develop infrastructure and support application teams. This involves working with a diverse range of other technologists and non-technical stakeholders so communication and empathy are as important as technical capability. As a Site Reliability Engineer you'll be part of one of our multidisciplinary service teams working with and supporting front-end and back-end developers, delivery and product managers, tech writers and architects build and maintain resilient, highly available and secure systems to meet the needs of our users take responsibility for solving complex and interesting problems create infrastructure as code to ensure our infrastructure and deployment pipelines are reusable, repeatable and reliable ensure our systems are appropriately monitored and instrumented to enable our teams to identify and respond to operational issues quickly and effectively build CI/CD pipelines to enable our developers to get their code into production as quickly and safely as possible act as a digital ambassador, sharing experiences through public speaking and blog posts participate in our in-hours 2nd line and out-of-hours support rotas to gain empathy for users and awareness of operational concerns share knowledge of tools and practices with your wider team and peers to drive consistency and maintain our high engineering standards Person specification We're interested in people who have: a high level of proficiency in at least one programming language (we use Java, Typescript, and Python), modern development standards, awareness of development process optimisation and strong Git skills a working knowledge of Agile best practices, the benefits of focussing on user needs and have used quantitative and qualitative data about users to turn user focus into outcomes a deep understanding of Linux operating system internals and are comfortable working with Linux virtual machines or containers, including the ability to identify, locate and fix service faults, capacity management and availability strategies strong experience of supporting large production services with infrastructure technologies including databases, web servers, DNS, CDNs, reverse proxies, message queues and load balancers. Systems design experience, working with well understood technology and identifying appropriate patterns. Have established design patterns and iterated them extensive experience of building and maintaining services in the cloud (preferably AWS), creating infrastructure as code using Terraform and CloudFormation, and using container orchestration systems like Kubernetes or ECS or serverless application design with AWS Lambda. knowledge of setting up pipelines in a CI/CD tool like Github Actions or AWS Codepipeline, and will have built and tested simple interfaces between systems and worked on more complex integrations as part of a wider team a good understanding of information security principles and how to keep large operational services secure.
About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a senior EFX java developer to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. Our client is a high performing front-office development team working on delivery of new strategic EFX pricing and auto-hedging capabilities for FICC E-Trading for 2026. In a typical day you can expect to develop Java code, review code written by your colleagues, attend Agile ceremonies, refine requirements with users (Quantitative Strategies Group and Traders) and liaise with sibling teams in EFX (market access, dashboard, price distribution etc). There will be occasional L3 support. You will have the opportunity to work with leading edge ultra-low-latency technologies like zero-GC JVMs, kernel bypass networking, core pinning and market data technologies. Responsibilities: Develop new real-time, low-latency pricing services for FX Swaps pricing and NDF auto-hedging Develop new features and enhancements to existing pricing and auto-hedging services for Spot and NDF Update existing codebase as required by external venue upgrades, internal and external regulatory requirements. Fully engage with the Agile SDLC Work alongside Quantities Strategies Group to review code and enhance back testing capabilities. Solve problems independently, manage your own workload, engage other teams where required, escalate appropriately and pro-actively drive tasks to completion About You Highly technical with at least 8 years Java server-side development experience. Must possess an advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant analytical degree. Have full technology stack knowledge of Java to Linux and networks. KDB / Q experience Have prior pricing or algo-trading experience in any asset class. Have excellent communication skills to face off to tech management, Quantitative Strategies Group and trading desk. Full SDLC experience, Git, Jenkins, Ansible etc. Advanced programming skills including: understanding of algorithms and data structures, design patterns, multi-threading. Candidate must be a strong team player Experience in 3rd line production support About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us: Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension
01/04/2026
Contractor
About The Role FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a senior EFX java developer to work for our client within the Financial Services sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London. Our client is a high performing front-office development team working on delivery of new strategic EFX pricing and auto-hedging capabilities for FICC E-Trading for 2026. In a typical day you can expect to develop Java code, review code written by your colleagues, attend Agile ceremonies, refine requirements with users (Quantitative Strategies Group and Traders) and liaise with sibling teams in EFX (market access, dashboard, price distribution etc). There will be occasional L3 support. You will have the opportunity to work with leading edge ultra-low-latency technologies like zero-GC JVMs, kernel bypass networking, core pinning and market data technologies. Responsibilities: Develop new real-time, low-latency pricing services for FX Swaps pricing and NDF auto-hedging Develop new features and enhancements to existing pricing and auto-hedging services for Spot and NDF Update existing codebase as required by external venue upgrades, internal and external regulatory requirements. Fully engage with the Agile SDLC Work alongside Quantities Strategies Group to review code and enhance back testing capabilities. Solve problems independently, manage your own workload, engage other teams where required, escalate appropriately and pro-actively drive tasks to completion About You Highly technical with at least 8 years Java server-side development experience. Must possess an advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant analytical degree. Have full technology stack knowledge of Java to Linux and networks. KDB / Q experience Have prior pricing or algo-trading experience in any asset class. Have excellent communication skills to face off to tech management, Quantitative Strategies Group and trading desk. Full SDLC experience, Git, Jenkins, Ansible etc. Advanced programming skills including: understanding of algorithms and data structures, design patterns, multi-threading. Candidate must be a strong team player Experience in 3rd line production support About Us We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading graduate employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Why join us: Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave and work-place pension
Junior Mathematician iGaming Studio Midlands (Hybrid 3 days onsite: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) Salary up to £25,000 - £30,000 DOE An established iGaming provider is seeking a Junior Game Mathematician to join their game development studio. This role will focus on supporting the creation and validation of the mathematical frameworks behind casino games across both retail and digital platforms. Working alongside experienced designers and developers, you ll gain hands-on experience with game maths models, contributing to their accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the development lifecycle. What You ll Be Doing: Assisting in designing and refining mathematical models for casino-style games Running simulations and performing calculations to support game performance validation Helping create and maintain clear, structured maths documentation Collaborating with development teams to ensure correct implementation of models Supporting game submissions with technical documentation Analysing competitor products and reviewing performance data Contributing ideas to improve processes and modelling approaches What We re Looking For: Some experience (or academic background) in maths, statistics, or related field Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative discipline (or equivalent practical experience) Basic programming knowledge for simulations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Understanding of casino maths theory (RTP, volatility, probability models) High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams Enthusiasm to learn and develop within the role Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata) Competitive pension scheme Life assurance from day one Enhanced family leave policies Private healthcare support & Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working model (3 days onsite) Birthday leave Holiday buy & sell scheme Employee discounts platform Company social events & recognition awards This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative studio environment and develop your career in game mathematics, contributing to engaging gaming products for multiple markets. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative studio environment where you ll play a key role in shaping engaging gaming products for multiple markets. Please apply to
31/03/2026
Full time
Junior Mathematician iGaming Studio Midlands (Hybrid 3 days onsite: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) Salary up to £25,000 - £30,000 DOE An established iGaming provider is seeking a Junior Game Mathematician to join their game development studio. This role will focus on supporting the creation and validation of the mathematical frameworks behind casino games across both retail and digital platforms. Working alongside experienced designers and developers, you ll gain hands-on experience with game maths models, contributing to their accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the development lifecycle. What You ll Be Doing: Assisting in designing and refining mathematical models for casino-style games Running simulations and performing calculations to support game performance validation Helping create and maintain clear, structured maths documentation Collaborating with development teams to ensure correct implementation of models Supporting game submissions with technical documentation Analysing competitor products and reviewing performance data Contributing ideas to improve processes and modelling approaches What We re Looking For: Some experience (or academic background) in maths, statistics, or related field Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative discipline (or equivalent practical experience) Basic programming knowledge for simulations Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Understanding of casino maths theory (RTP, volatility, probability models) High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams Enthusiasm to learn and develop within the role Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata) Competitive pension scheme Life assurance from day one Enhanced family leave policies Private healthcare support & Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid working model (3 days onsite) Birthday leave Holiday buy & sell scheme Employee discounts platform Company social events & recognition awards This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative studio environment and develop your career in game mathematics, contributing to engaging gaming products for multiple markets. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative studio environment where you ll play a key role in shaping engaging gaming products for multiple markets. Please apply to
Senior Java Developer Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the eFX Algo IT team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in low latency trading systems. This is a hands-on development role focused on building and enhancing pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for the eFX trading desk. You'll be working in a fast-paced, front-office environment, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and QA teams. This role demands deep technical expertise in Java , particularly in low latency environments , and a strong understanding of FX trading systems . You'll be expected to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to deployment and support. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications for pricing, hedging, and market connectivity. Collaborate with Front Office and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver analytics and trading solutions that directly impact P&L. Rapidly prototype solutions in an agile environment with evolving priorities. Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and provide regular updates to project managers. Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, functional requirements, and unit tests. Provide third-line support and technical assistance to production support teams. Participate in software releases, which may occasionally occur outside regular working hours. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including financial crime prevention and mandatory training. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong proficiency in Java , including: Multithreading Low latency techniques Garbage collection optimization Performance monitoring and metrics design Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating systems Experience with real-time, mission-critical systems Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark), Solace , and 10GbE multicast Knowledge of FIX protocol and other market connectivity standards Domain Knowledge Front-office experience in FX trading or quantitative finance Understanding of pricing algorithms , dynamic spreading , and FX ECNs FX Options knowledge is a plus Methodologies & Collaboration Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery frameworks Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise between IT and trading desks Production stability mindset and ability to work with infrastructure and support teams Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering Postgraduate qualifications in advanced computing or statistical disciplines are desirable Competencies & Values Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies Proactive in contributing ideas and innovations to the team Commitment to transparency, accountability, excellence, and client service quality
31/03/2026
Full time
Senior Java Developer Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the eFX Algo IT team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in low latency trading systems. This is a hands-on development role focused on building and enhancing pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for the eFX trading desk. You'll be working in a fast-paced, front-office environment, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and QA teams. This role demands deep technical expertise in Java , particularly in low latency environments , and a strong understanding of FX trading systems . You'll be expected to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to deployment and support. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications for pricing, hedging, and market connectivity. Collaborate with Front Office and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver analytics and trading solutions that directly impact P&L. Rapidly prototype solutions in an agile environment with evolving priorities. Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and provide regular updates to project managers. Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, functional requirements, and unit tests. Provide third-line support and technical assistance to production support teams. Participate in software releases, which may occasionally occur outside regular working hours. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including financial crime prevention and mandatory training. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong proficiency in Java , including: Multithreading Low latency techniques Garbage collection optimization Performance monitoring and metrics design Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating systems Experience with real-time, mission-critical systems Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark), Solace , and 10GbE multicast Knowledge of FIX protocol and other market connectivity standards Domain Knowledge Front-office experience in FX trading or quantitative finance Understanding of pricing algorithms , dynamic spreading , and FX ECNs FX Options knowledge is a plus Methodologies & Collaboration Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery frameworks Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise between IT and trading desks Production stability mindset and ability to work with infrastructure and support teams Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering Postgraduate qualifications in advanced computing or statistical disciplines are desirable Competencies & Values Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies Proactive in contributing ideas and innovations to the team Commitment to transparency, accountability, excellence, and client service quality
Excellent opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst who is passionate about sports to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial. This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment. Skills required: Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Mathematical Modelling Mathematical skills, particularly a keen understanding of probabilities and statistics Analytic mindset Strong communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Experience in data science An interest in sports - Ideally football or cricket If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
Excellent opportunity for a Quantitative Analyst who is passionate about sports to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial. This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment. Skills required: Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Mathematical Modelling Mathematical skills, particularly a keen understanding of probabilities and statistics Analytic mindset Strong communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Experience in data science An interest in sports - Ideally football or cricket If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
User Researcher Digital Services and AI Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) £40,000 £45,000 per annum Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Paid Sick Leave Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Free breakfast, fruit and snacks Excellent office environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Purpose of the Role As a User Researcher you will play a key role in helping organisations design and deliver effective digital services by understanding the needs, behaviours and challenges of the people who use them. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will lead user research activities with stakeholders, staff and end users to uncover insights that inform the design and improvement of digital services, platforms and operational processes. Your research will support the creation of human-centred digital experiences that work for both customers and the team who deliver the services, ensuring solutions are intuitive, accessible and aligned with real user needs. As organisations increasingly adopt AI, automation and modern digital technologies, you will help ensure these innovations are introduced responsibly, maintaining a strong focus on usability, accessibility and trust while identifying opportunities to improve both user experience and operational efficiency. Job Specification: Plan, design and conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviours and stakeholder requirements, ensuring digital services are designed around real user insights. Work with consultants and stakeholders to deliver research activities including interviews, user journey mapping, scenario testing and persona development to inform service design. Design and facilitate usability testing, including participant recruitment, moderation, analysis and reporting of findings. Conduct research across both customer-facing and internal operational services, identifying barriers, inefficiencies and opportunities to improve service delivery. Analyse research findings and present clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations to internal teams and project stakeholders. Identify opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation could responsibly improve service delivery, operational efficiency and user experience. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including designers, developers, analysts and delivery managers to design connected digital services that work for both users and the organisations delivering them. Continuously improve how our client delivers research by exploring new methods, tools and technologies, including AI-supported research approaches, that enhance the efficiency and impact of research. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): Excellent attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal skills with proven ability to clearly present user research insights to stakeholders. 3+ years experience working in user research or user-centred design teams within digital service environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary digital teams within a consultancy or professional services environment. Experience planning and conducting end to end qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, usability testing and user requirements gathering. Ability to translate research insights into clear service improvements, identifying opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation can enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Proficient in leveraging AI, automation, and modern productivity tools to streamline research processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality and impact of generated insights. Experienced in research and analytics platforms (UX Tweak, Google Analytics, GTM, SmartSurvey) and collaboration tools like Asana. Nice To Haves: Experience working on UK public sector digital services. Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard or Government Service Manual. Experience researching internal operational services as well as public-facing services. Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles, including WCAG. Minimum Required Qualifications Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Research, Design, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in user research or user-centred design.
31/03/2026
Full time
User Researcher Digital Services and AI Full Time; Hybrid (time split between Woking, Surrey office and home) £40,000 £45,000 per annum Our client is a specialist technology group helping the UK Public Sector design better digital services and introduce safe, governed AI. They specialise in user research, service design, accessibility and digital experiences. Their work helps organisations redesign services, so they are easier for citizens to use and more efficient for staff to deliver. They combine human-centred design with modern digital platforms and AI-enabled workflows to support secure, compliant service transformation across the UK public sector. Their goal is simple to help organisations deliver digital services that are intuitive, accessible and built for real-world impact. Our client is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Company Benefits: Hybrid Working Paid Sick Leave Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave 25 days leave raising to 30 with tenure Free breakfast, fruit and snacks Excellent office environment (with pool and table tennis!) Open and fun culture with awesome company social events Rail discount cards Workplace Pension Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Employee Growth Plans Career and Development Training Purpose of the Role As a User Researcher you will play a key role in helping organisations design and deliver effective digital services by understanding the needs, behaviours and challenges of the people who use them. Working as part of a multidisciplinary delivery team, you will lead user research activities with stakeholders, staff and end users to uncover insights that inform the design and improvement of digital services, platforms and operational processes. Your research will support the creation of human-centred digital experiences that work for both customers and the team who deliver the services, ensuring solutions are intuitive, accessible and aligned with real user needs. As organisations increasingly adopt AI, automation and modern digital technologies, you will help ensure these innovations are introduced responsibly, maintaining a strong focus on usability, accessibility and trust while identifying opportunities to improve both user experience and operational efficiency. Job Specification: Plan, design and conduct user research to understand user needs, behaviours and stakeholder requirements, ensuring digital services are designed around real user insights. Work with consultants and stakeholders to deliver research activities including interviews, user journey mapping, scenario testing and persona development to inform service design. Design and facilitate usability testing, including participant recruitment, moderation, analysis and reporting of findings. Conduct research across both customer-facing and internal operational services, identifying barriers, inefficiencies and opportunities to improve service delivery. Analyse research findings and present clear, evidence-based insights and recommendations to internal teams and project stakeholders. Identify opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation could responsibly improve service delivery, operational efficiency and user experience. Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams including designers, developers, analysts and delivery managers to design connected digital services that work for both users and the organisations delivering them. Continuously improve how our client delivers research by exploring new methods, tools and technologies, including AI-supported research approaches, that enhance the efficiency and impact of research. Minimum Required Experience (including personal qualities): Excellent attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal skills with proven ability to clearly present user research insights to stakeholders. 3+ years experience working in user research or user-centred design teams within digital service environments. Experience working in multidisciplinary digital teams within a consultancy or professional services environment. Experience planning and conducting end to end qualitative and quantitative user research, including interviews, usability testing and user requirements gathering. Ability to translate research insights into clear service improvements, identifying opportunities where digital platforms, AI and automation can enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Proficient in leveraging AI, automation, and modern productivity tools to streamline research processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance the quality and impact of generated insights. Experienced in research and analytics platforms (UX Tweak, Google Analytics, GTM, SmartSurvey) and collaboration tools like Asana. Nice To Haves: Experience working on UK public sector digital services. Familiarity with the GDS Service Standard or Government Service Manual. Experience researching internal operational services as well as public-facing services. Awareness of accessibility and inclusive design principles, including WCAG. Minimum Required Qualifications Degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Social Research, Design, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience in user research or user-centred design.
A high-growth institutional trading business in the digital assets market is expanding its London team and hiring a Quant Developer to join its OTC pricing function. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm adding headcount as it continues to grow, and to work on highly visible quantitative systems that sit at the core of pricing, hedging and liquidity decisions. The role offers a rare blend of quantitative research partnership and hands-on production engineering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving real market problems in a fast-paced trading environment. THE ROLE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing This is a senior-level quant development role within the OTC pricing team, focused on turning quantitative ideas into robust, production-grade trading and pricing solutions. The successful candidate will work very closely with quantitative researchers, contributing not only to implementation but also to the design and refinement of pricing and liquidity models. The role combines research-oriented modelling in Python with production engineering in Java. You will use Python to analyse data, test ideas and support model development, while using Java to build and enhance high-performance pricing infrastructure used in a live, global trading environment. You will be involved in the development of pricing logic, flow analysis, spread optimisation and automated hedging tools. The role also includes working on distributed systems challenges in a 24/7 multi-region environment, where reliability, consistency and performance are critical. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys applying quantitative thinking to real trading and pricing problems at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Build and enhance quantitative pricing, hedging and optimisation models within a high-performance Java framework Work alongside quantitative researchers to analyse large datasets and translate research into production-ready solutions Use Python for model prototyping, data analysis, signal investigation and backtesting activity Develop and improve pricing skew, spread and liquidity optimisation logic Design and implement automated hedging strategies, taking into account execution risk, liquidity and market impact Support pricing system deployment across distributed, multi-region architecture with a focus on uptime and consistency Analyse client trading behaviour, including flow quality, decay and pricing performance, to support more effective pricing decisions Contribute to the ongoing evolution of tools and systems used in a live institutional trading environment REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Strong Java development experience, ideally 5+ years Deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and high-performance distributed systems Proficient in Python; Including use of libraries such as NumPy, SciPy and Pandas for quantitative analysis and prototyping Proven experience applying numerical optimisation techniques and/or machine learning methods to pricing, trading or market-related problems Prior experience in client pricing, electronic trading, or a closely related quantitative trading environment Exposure to liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or crypto Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance Ability to operate effectively in a role that bridges quantitative modelling and production engineering DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Familiarity with low-latency system optimisation, such as GC tuning or tools/frameworks used in high-performance messaging environments Understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, particularly across products such as futures, forwards, NDFs and CFDs KDB+/Q Exposure to AWS, Docker and Kubernetes
31/03/2026
Full time
A high-growth institutional trading business in the digital assets market is expanding its London team and hiring a Quant Developer to join its OTC pricing function. This is a great opportunity to join a successful firm adding headcount as it continues to grow, and to work on highly visible quantitative systems that sit at the core of pricing, hedging and liquidity decisions. The role offers a rare blend of quantitative research partnership and hands-on production engineering, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving real market problems in a fast-paced trading environment. THE ROLE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing This is a senior-level quant development role within the OTC pricing team, focused on turning quantitative ideas into robust, production-grade trading and pricing solutions. The successful candidate will work very closely with quantitative researchers, contributing not only to implementation but also to the design and refinement of pricing and liquidity models. The role combines research-oriented modelling in Python with production engineering in Java. You will use Python to analyse data, test ideas and support model development, while using Java to build and enhance high-performance pricing infrastructure used in a live, global trading environment. You will be involved in the development of pricing logic, flow analysis, spread optimisation and automated hedging tools. The role also includes working on distributed systems challenges in a 24/7 multi-region environment, where reliability, consistency and performance are critical. This is a high-impact position for someone who enjoys applying quantitative thinking to real trading and pricing problems at scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Build and enhance quantitative pricing, hedging and optimisation models within a high-performance Java framework Work alongside quantitative researchers to analyse large datasets and translate research into production-ready solutions Use Python for model prototyping, data analysis, signal investigation and backtesting activity Develop and improve pricing skew, spread and liquidity optimisation logic Design and implement automated hedging strategies, taking into account execution risk, liquidity and market impact Support pricing system deployment across distributed, multi-region architecture with a focus on uptime and consistency Analyse client trading behaviour, including flow quality, decay and pricing performance, to support more effective pricing decisions Contribute to the ongoing evolution of tools and systems used in a live institutional trading environment REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Strong Java development experience, ideally 5+ years Deep understanding of object-oriented design, concurrency, and high-performance distributed systems Proficient in Python; Including use of libraries such as NumPy, SciPy and Pandas for quantitative analysis and prototyping Proven experience applying numerical optimisation techniques and/or machine learning methods to pricing, trading or market-related problems Prior experience in client pricing, electronic trading, or a closely related quantitative trading environment Exposure to liquid markets such as FX, equities, ETFs or crypto Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance Ability to operate effectively in a role that bridges quantitative modelling and production engineering DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: Quant Developer OTC Pricing Familiarity with low-latency system optimisation, such as GC tuning or tools/frameworks used in high-performance messaging environments Understanding of derivatives pricing and risk management, particularly across products such as futures, forwards, NDFs and CFDs KDB+/Q Exposure to AWS, Docker and Kubernetes
User Researcher (Mid-level & Senior) Location: UK-wide (Hybrid - 2 days per week in a local office) Salary: Mid-level: 50,000 - 55,000 Senior: 60,000 - 75,000 Our client, a leading digital consultancy working across the public sector and beyond, is looking to hire two User Researchers (one mid-level and one senior) to support the delivery of high-quality, user-centred digital services. This is a hybrid role , requiring two days per week in an office . The client has multiple office locations across the UK, including London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. Candidates will attend the office closest to their home. The Role The successful candidates will work within multidisciplinary agile teams , helping to design and deliver digital services that meet the Government Digital Service (GDS) standards . You will plan and conduct user research, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and influence product and service direction. Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative user research Developing research strategies and roadmaps Working closely with designers, product managers, analysts and developers Advocating for users, including those with accessibility needs Presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Mentoring junior researchers (senior role) About You Candidates will have strong experience in user-centred design and human-centred research , with a proven ability to select and apply appropriate research methods. Experience working in government or regulated environments , agile teams, and contributing to GDS or service assessments is highly desirable. For the senior role, the ability to lead research programmes , manage stakeholders, and mentor others is essential. Additional Information Candidates must be based in the UK with existing right to work (no sponsorship available) Successful applicants will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance , including 5 years' UK residency Pre-employment checks will apply This is an excellent opportunity to work on transformational digital services with real societal impact, while benefiting from long-term career development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
User Researcher (Mid-level & Senior) Location: UK-wide (Hybrid - 2 days per week in a local office) Salary: Mid-level: 50,000 - 55,000 Senior: 60,000 - 75,000 Our client, a leading digital consultancy working across the public sector and beyond, is looking to hire two User Researchers (one mid-level and one senior) to support the delivery of high-quality, user-centred digital services. This is a hybrid role , requiring two days per week in an office . The client has multiple office locations across the UK, including London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Edinburgh. Candidates will attend the office closest to their home. The Role The successful candidates will work within multidisciplinary agile teams , helping to design and deliver digital services that meet the Government Digital Service (GDS) standards . You will plan and conduct user research, translate insights into actionable recommendations, and influence product and service direction. Responsibilities will include: Designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative user research Developing research strategies and roadmaps Working closely with designers, product managers, analysts and developers Advocating for users, including those with accessibility needs Presenting insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders Mentoring junior researchers (senior role) About You Candidates will have strong experience in user-centred design and human-centred research , with a proven ability to select and apply appropriate research methods. Experience working in government or regulated environments , agile teams, and contributing to GDS or service assessments is highly desirable. For the senior role, the ability to lead research programmes , manage stakeholders, and mentor others is essential. Additional Information Candidates must be based in the UK with existing right to work (no sponsorship available) Successful applicants will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance , including 5 years' UK residency Pre-employment checks will apply This is an excellent opportunity to work on transformational digital services with real societal impact, while benefiting from long-term career development in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UX Researcher Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Role: We are seeking practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved with in-vehicle and prototype testing, working across various fidelity levels including virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design and research team, contributing user insights throughout the design and development cycle. This role is well suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms. Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points and support improvements to usability and flow. Capture and communicate findings from user studies to internal teams in a concise and practical format. Contribute to the creation of benchmarking insights, user personas and attribute tracking. Maintain relevant testing documentation and participate actively in sprint planning and iteration. Support early concept validation as well as final product assessment. Essential Skills and Experience Required: Experience conducting usability studies and user testing Understanding of core principles of user-centred design and interaction Ability to identify usability issues and make clear, actionable recommendations Confident in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments Desirable Skills and Experience Requested: Familiarity with automotive UX constraints, including driver attention and distraction principles. Basic understanding of accessibility best practices. Previous exposure to tools such as eye-tracking, user testing platforms or behavioural analytics. Experience working with developers or multidisciplinary design teams. Personal Attributes Requested: Energetic and enthusiastic with a delivery-focused approach. Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a fast-moving team. Comfortable with hands-on testing and quick iteration cycles. Able to take initiative while contributing positively to a team culture. Clear thinker who brings momentum to complex projects. Keen interest in automotive design and digital innovation. Additional Information: Full UK driving licence.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a UX Researcher Digital Interaction to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Role: We are seeking practical and hands-on UX researcher with a passion for testing and digital interaction. You will be actively involved with in-vehicle and prototype testing, working across various fidelity levels including virtual reality, static simulators and functional prototypes. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary design and research team, contributing user insights throughout the design and development cycle. This role is well suited to those who are delivery-focused, agile in approach and able to produce research that informs design decisions efficiently and clearly. Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute UX testing activities in vehicle and across prototype platforms. Conduct usability testing across digital interfaces using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Collaborate with UX Designers to identify friction points and support improvements to usability and flow. Capture and communicate findings from user studies to internal teams in a concise and practical format. Contribute to the creation of benchmarking insights, user personas and attribute tracking. Maintain relevant testing documentation and participate actively in sprint planning and iteration. Support early concept validation as well as final product assessment. Essential Skills and Experience Required: Experience conducting usability studies and user testing Understanding of core principles of user-centred design and interaction Ability to identify usability issues and make clear, actionable recommendations Confident in testing physical, digital and immersive prototypes Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings effectively Proactive and collaborative mindset, comfortable working in agile delivery environments Desirable Skills and Experience Requested: Familiarity with automotive UX constraints, including driver attention and distraction principles. Basic understanding of accessibility best practices. Previous exposure to tools such as eye-tracking, user testing platforms or behavioural analytics. Experience working with developers or multidisciplinary design teams. Personal Attributes Requested: Energetic and enthusiastic with a delivery-focused approach. Willingness to learn and adapt as part of a fast-moving team. Comfortable with hands-on testing and quick iteration cycles. Able to take initiative while contributing positively to a team culture. Clear thinker who brings momentum to complex projects. Keen interest in automotive design and digital innovation. Additional Information: Full UK driving licence.
Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency Hedge Fund background essential C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space. Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation. Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology We are in search of a Quantitative Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm's central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance. Job Duties Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems. Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm's overall execution performance. Enhance the platform's efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency. Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability. Assist in building and maintaining our automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in a Front Office, financial services environment as a senior contributor 10+ years cumulative, professional experience Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++ Permanent role - Central London based - 5 days a week in the office By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
30/03/2026
Full time
Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Low latency Hedge Fund background essential C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space. Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation. Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology We are in search of a Quantitative Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm's central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance. Job Duties Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems. Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm's overall execution performance. Enhance the platform's efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency. Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability. Assist in building and maintaining our automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in a Front Office, financial services environment as a senior contributor 10+ years cumulative, professional experience Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++ Permanent role - Central London based - 5 days a week in the office By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Contract Algo Trading Java Developer - eTrading, low latency, Java APIs, Multithreading, FIX Our Investment Banking client is looking for an Algo trading Java developer to join the team to work on new initiatives and support for business critical algorithmic trading engines. The team provides innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading, which includes FIX connectivity, low latency market connectivity, smart order routing, algorithmic trading and internal crossing. The requirement is for a core Java developer. The team is working on a number of algorithmic engines that support benchmark algos, smart order routing and internal crossing. The main responsibilities of this role include: Delivery of key functional changes to the ETT strategy engines Delivery of core framework-level changes Interaction with quantitative trading group/quantitative traders to capture core requirements In depth understanding of core Java API's (collections, concurrency, NIO etc.) Have an understanding of and experience with multithreaded systems, working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with low latency I/O. Understanding of and experience with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton etc.) Development practices - Must be able to use test driven development and be familiar with UML and OO design. Understanding of benchmark algo and/or smart routing strategies (VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price etc.) Demonstrable experience of Front Office system design and architecture (algo trading plant and topology) Business Knowledge - Understanding of equities and/or derivatives markets. Knowledge of FIX (heartbeating, login, sequence numbers, message types etc.) Initial 12 month contract, hybrid working, inside IR35 role By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
30/03/2026
Contractor
Contract Algo Trading Java Developer - eTrading, low latency, Java APIs, Multithreading, FIX Our Investment Banking client is looking for an Algo trading Java developer to join the team to work on new initiatives and support for business critical algorithmic trading engines. The team provides innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading, which includes FIX connectivity, low latency market connectivity, smart order routing, algorithmic trading and internal crossing. The requirement is for a core Java developer. The team is working on a number of algorithmic engines that support benchmark algos, smart order routing and internal crossing. The main responsibilities of this role include: Delivery of key functional changes to the ETT strategy engines Delivery of core framework-level changes Interaction with quantitative trading group/quantitative traders to capture core requirements In depth understanding of core Java API's (collections, concurrency, NIO etc.) Have an understanding of and experience with multithreaded systems, working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with low latency I/O. Understanding of and experience with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton etc.) Development practices - Must be able to use test driven development and be familiar with UML and OO design. Understanding of benchmark algo and/or smart routing strategies (VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price etc.) Demonstrable experience of Front Office system design and architecture (algo trading plant and topology) Business Knowledge - Understanding of equities and/or derivatives markets. Knowledge of FIX (heartbeating, login, sequence numbers, message types etc.) Initial 12 month contract, hybrid working, inside IR35 role By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
As a User Researcher you will: Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights to inform service development Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas (including user requirement gathering, early - stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions) Design, script and analyse quantitative surveys Manage qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Present findings, recommendations and customer insights to senior decision makers Manage day-to-day operations with usability and market research partners, with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables Deliver a consistent user experience across a broad range of digital products and services Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of products and services Mentor and/or line manage Junior User Researchers where necessary Participate in the wider user research community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other User Researchers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web - based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments Experience of working in an agile development environment with Designers, Business Analysts and Developers to create new digital products and services Experience of identifying the needs of users with accessibility requirements Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
07/10/2025
Full time
As a User Researcher you will: Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights to inform service development Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas (including user requirement gathering, early - stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions) Design, script and analyse quantitative surveys Manage qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Present findings, recommendations and customer insights to senior decision makers Manage day-to-day operations with usability and market research partners, with accountability for schedules, value for money and deliverables Deliver a consistent user experience across a broad range of digital products and services Contribute to the continuous development and enhancement of products and services Mentor and/or line manage Junior User Researchers where necessary Participate in the wider user research community (outside of Mercator), building relationships with other User Researchers and identifying best practices that we can adopt Knowledge/experience You will need: Proven experience of a range of usability testing methodologies to reveal actionable customer insights and gather user needs for web - based services Proven experience of creating research strategies/approaches Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions, and facilitating workshops Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly develop recommendations based on quantitative and qualitative evidence Proven ability to explain user needs to decision makers and act as a persuasive advocate for those needs Extensive knowledge of human factors, ethnography, and the user-centred design process for products and services in an iterative development environment Demonstrable knowledge, experience in, and passion for user centred design practices Proven experience of audience modelling and developing design personas Experience across web content, tools and transactional services, especially those with complex user journeys (involving development of a logical sequence of steps to complete transactions) Ability to work with data, from gathering and analysis through to design and presentation Ability to mentor other User Researcher(s) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships in high pressure environments Experience of working in an agile development environment with Designers, Business Analysts and Developers to create new digital products and services Experience of identifying the needs of users with accessibility requirements Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
Python Developer - Cross-Asset Front Office RAD Team We are currently recruiting a Python Developer to join the Cross-Asset trading RAD team for one of our leading financial clients. In this role, you'll work directly with traders, sales, and quantitative analysts to design and deliver high impact tools and applications supporting multiple asset classes (FX, Equities, Swaps). This is a fast paced, hands-on position focused on building rapid, practical solutions that enhance trading and risk management activities. You'll be involved in developing Real Time dashboards, pricing and trading tools, leveraging Python and modern development practices to drive performance and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with trading and sales teams to capture requirements and deliver rapid, fit for purpose solutions. Design, develop, and maintain Python based RAD tools for trade capture, risk management, and analytics. Integrate with pricing engines, market data feeds, and trade booking systems across multiple asset classes (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities). Develop user interfaces and dashboards to visualise market and risk data effectively. Ensure all solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with IT and regulatory standards. Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in Python, with a focus on rapid prototyping and data driven applications. Solid understanding of multi-processing and AsyncIO. Experience with pandas, NumPy, and SQL for data analysis and transformation. Exposure to REST APIs, messaging systems, and integration with trading or risk platforms. Hands-on experience building Front End tools or GUIs. Proven ability to work directly with Front Office stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines. Familiarity with financial products such as FX, Rates, Credit, or Equities. Understanding of P&L, risk metrics, and the trade life cycle. Experience with Excel integration (VBA, xlwings, COM). Previous experience within a banking, hedge fund, or trading environment. If your experience is relevant to this role and you have worked in a RAD technology trading team before then please submit your CV to be considered for the role.
06/10/2025
Contractor
Python Developer - Cross-Asset Front Office RAD Team We are currently recruiting a Python Developer to join the Cross-Asset trading RAD team for one of our leading financial clients. In this role, you'll work directly with traders, sales, and quantitative analysts to design and deliver high impact tools and applications supporting multiple asset classes (FX, Equities, Swaps). This is a fast paced, hands-on position focused on building rapid, practical solutions that enhance trading and risk management activities. You'll be involved in developing Real Time dashboards, pricing and trading tools, leveraging Python and modern development practices to drive performance and efficiency. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with trading and sales teams to capture requirements and deliver rapid, fit for purpose solutions. Design, develop, and maintain Python based RAD tools for trade capture, risk management, and analytics. Integrate with pricing engines, market data feeds, and trade booking systems across multiple asset classes (FX, Rates, Credit, Equities). Develop user interfaces and dashboards to visualise market and risk data effectively. Ensure all solutions are robust, scalable, and compliant with IT and regulatory standards. Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in Python, with a focus on rapid prototyping and data driven applications. Solid understanding of multi-processing and AsyncIO. Experience with pandas, NumPy, and SQL for data analysis and transformation. Exposure to REST APIs, messaging systems, and integration with trading or risk platforms. Hands-on experience building Front End tools or GUIs. Proven ability to work directly with Front Office stakeholders. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver under tight deadlines. Familiarity with financial products such as FX, Rates, Credit, or Equities. Understanding of P&L, risk metrics, and the trade life cycle. Experience with Excel integration (VBA, xlwings, COM). Previous experience within a banking, hedge fund, or trading environment. If your experience is relevant to this role and you have worked in a RAD technology trading team before then please submit your CV to be considered for the role.
DATA ANALYST Salary: £31,000 FTE Position: 1-year fixed term, full time, open to flexible and hybrid working, with an expectation of regular travel to the national office in London and out to Practices across England as needed. Location: UK-based, with regular travel to Coram Campus, Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ / our Practices across England. Reporting to: Learning & Insight Lead. Start date: ASAP. We hope this pack, together with our website, provides you with all the information you need to understand what SHiFT aims to achieve and the skills and experiences we're looking for in our new Data Analyst. If you have any questions, please email our Learning and Insights Lead, Ella Armstrong at . Apply by sending a short covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Ella Armstrong, Learning and Insights Lead, SHiFT, via email button below outlining your experience and suitability for the role, together with a CV, and details of two referees. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include details of your current notice period as part of your CV or letter of application. Please also fill out the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form here . Applications close at 11:59pm on the 5 October. Please note, that we will not consider applications that do not include a covering letter. Applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by 10 October and invited for interview as appropriate. Staff panel interviews will be held virtually during the week of 20 October 2025. This will be a values-based interview. Second round, competency-based interviews, will be held during the week commencing 27 October 2025 and will be in person at our London based office (41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ). Decisions will be made and communicated to candidates as speedily as possible thereafter. A data task will also form part of the recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you! THE ROLE SHiFT is an innovative, ambitious, and impatient organisation. We're in a period of rapid growth and are already achieving significant successes alongside children and families. We are passionate about the ability of data, insights, and learning to help achieve this. We're a dynamic organisation with a strong focus on evidence and impact, and the Learning Team has already laid strong foundations for our data infrastructure. We are now looking for a Data Analyst to join our national team - a varied role, working alongside our second Data Analyst and the Learning & Insights Lead. This role is key in championing our learning culture at SHiFT, supporting our Voice, Participation, and Belonging strategy, and ensuring that our systems and reporting effectively demonstrate the impact SHiFT is having - not only with children and families, but also at a wider systems change level. On a fixed-term basis, this role will support the Learning Team by freeing up capacity for strategic and evaluative work, while also offering the opportunity to contribute to an exciting phase of growth in SHiFT's data infrastructure and learning capabilities. This role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up and build on existing skills in impact assessment, process evaluation, and thematic analysis. The Data Analyst will play a key role in streamlining quantitative and qualitative data processes, supporting accurate and efficient data collection across Practices, and helping us maximise the insights generated from our new, customised Salesforce data system. You will work closely with our data experts in local Practices (Practice Coordinators) and the wider SHiFT team. Therefore, you must be a proactive team player who is brilliant at building relationships, sees the value in working collaboratively, and enjoys problem-solving with others. You have a sharp eye for detail, sweat the small stuff, have a 'can do' attitude, and are ambitious to grow and make a difference as part of a practice-led systems change organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with ideas for ethical and innovative methods in data collection with children and families. The successful candidate will bring both expertise and creativity to help improve data capture, analysis, reporting processes, and insight generation. Your experience will include working with CRM system(s) and data reporting tools, and you will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy making data fun and easy to understand, are comfortable working with stakeholders from non-research backgrounds, and get a kick out of improving processes - then get in touch. We aim to provide significant opportunities for personal growth, training, and career development, and are seeking someone with the ambition to play a crucial part in maintaining our data and evidence quality as we strive for systems change. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY SHiFT is actively committed to the eradication of discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, marital status and on the basis of socio-economic circumstances. We are determined for SHiFT to be a diverse and inclusive organisation that is enriched by a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and experiences. We want to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. As a charity working within youth justice, we are keenly aware of the over-representation of children who identify as Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage or from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller Communities within the youth justice system. Challenging racism is a key priority for SHiFT. In seeking to achieve this, we understand the value and importance of recruiting and retaining a workforce which represents the children we seek to support. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, and we recognise that this group is currently under-represented within our national team. THE RESPONSIBILITES SHiFT's Data Analyst has responsibility for: Data Collection and Management: Support the effective use of SHiFT's Salesforce system, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and maintenance across local Practices. Work closely and creatively with members of our local Practice Teams (Practice Coordinators and Guides) to support the use of data for practice improvement and monitoring impact. Coordinate and quality-assure monthly data submissions, working closely with Practice teams to ensure consistency and completeness. Help to develop reporting tools, dashboards, or templates on and off Salesforce to support embedding learning back into practice and more widely to contribute to our ambitions for systems change. Help elevate the voices of children and families through innovative data collection processes (including arts-based and participatory methods). System Improvement and Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SHiFT's Salesforce configuration, in collaboration with external developers and internal users. Help document processes and support training materials for system users. Navigate and innovate with different systems, including understanding the data recording systems used by Local Authorities and working with the Learning and Practice team to reduce duplication of data entry for practitioners. Learning and Insight Generation: Produce routine reports and data summaries for internal use, feeding into learning and influencing conversations. Support the Learning Team's efforts to use data for reflection, learning, and improvement both locally and nationally. Contribute to longer-term work exploring integration of data across education, youth justice, social care, and health systems. Building and holding relationships with external researchers aligned with SHiFT's mission to improve our data and insight capabilities. YOU WILL BRING Beliefs and alignment: The belief that all people are capable of change and that a relationship with a skilled practitioner can be a powerful driver of this. The belief that young people who display behaviours linked to offending can be supported so that they cease offending and meaningfully contribute to society. An alignment to a culture of high trust and high expectation where there are fewer rules, high levels of accountability, and a need for excellent performance from the entire team. An alignment to SHiFT's Values - ambition, courage, flexibility, and tenacity - which reflect the 'Breaking Cycles' ingredients (the foundations on which SHiFT is built). A preparedness to challenge the status quo and be positively disruptive in the pursuit of higher standards even when this is uncomfortable. Dynamism, tenacity, and determination - you are someone who does not give up until you succeed. You have a 'can do' attitude. Curiosity and a commitment to learning - comfortable in a fast-paced and aspirational 'start-up' context, and as part of a team that is committed to ongoing reflection, adaptation, and improvement. Experience, knowledge, and skills - to be demonstrated in application Essential: Undergraduate level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area such as research methodologies . click apply for full job details
04/10/2025
Full time
DATA ANALYST Salary: £31,000 FTE Position: 1-year fixed term, full time, open to flexible and hybrid working, with an expectation of regular travel to the national office in London and out to Practices across England as needed. Location: UK-based, with regular travel to Coram Campus, Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ / our Practices across England. Reporting to: Learning & Insight Lead. Start date: ASAP. We hope this pack, together with our website, provides you with all the information you need to understand what SHiFT aims to achieve and the skills and experiences we're looking for in our new Data Analyst. If you have any questions, please email our Learning and Insights Lead, Ella Armstrong at . Apply by sending a short covering letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) addressed to Ella Armstrong, Learning and Insights Lead, SHiFT, via email button below outlining your experience and suitability for the role, together with a CV, and details of two referees. We will not take up references without your permission. Please include details of your current notice period as part of your CV or letter of application. Please also fill out the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form here . Applications close at 11:59pm on the 5 October. Please note, that we will not consider applications that do not include a covering letter. Applicants will be notified of shortlisting decisions by 10 October and invited for interview as appropriate. Staff panel interviews will be held virtually during the week of 20 October 2025. This will be a values-based interview. Second round, competency-based interviews, will be held during the week commencing 27 October 2025 and will be in person at our London based office (41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ). Decisions will be made and communicated to candidates as speedily as possible thereafter. A data task will also form part of the recruitment process. We look forward to hearing from you! THE ROLE SHiFT is an innovative, ambitious, and impatient organisation. We're in a period of rapid growth and are already achieving significant successes alongside children and families. We are passionate about the ability of data, insights, and learning to help achieve this. We're a dynamic organisation with a strong focus on evidence and impact, and the Learning Team has already laid strong foundations for our data infrastructure. We are now looking for a Data Analyst to join our national team - a varied role, working alongside our second Data Analyst and the Learning & Insights Lead. This role is key in championing our learning culture at SHiFT, supporting our Voice, Participation, and Belonging strategy, and ensuring that our systems and reporting effectively demonstrate the impact SHiFT is having - not only with children and families, but also at a wider systems change level. On a fixed-term basis, this role will support the Learning Team by freeing up capacity for strategic and evaluative work, while also offering the opportunity to contribute to an exciting phase of growth in SHiFT's data infrastructure and learning capabilities. This role is perfect for someone looking to take a step up and build on existing skills in impact assessment, process evaluation, and thematic analysis. The Data Analyst will play a key role in streamlining quantitative and qualitative data processes, supporting accurate and efficient data collection across Practices, and helping us maximise the insights generated from our new, customised Salesforce data system. You will work closely with our data experts in local Practices (Practice Coordinators) and the wider SHiFT team. Therefore, you must be a proactive team player who is brilliant at building relationships, sees the value in working collaboratively, and enjoys problem-solving with others. You have a sharp eye for detail, sweat the small stuff, have a 'can do' attitude, and are ambitious to grow and make a difference as part of a practice-led systems change organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with ideas for ethical and innovative methods in data collection with children and families. The successful candidate will bring both expertise and creativity to help improve data capture, analysis, reporting processes, and insight generation. Your experience will include working with CRM system(s) and data reporting tools, and you will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy making data fun and easy to understand, are comfortable working with stakeholders from non-research backgrounds, and get a kick out of improving processes - then get in touch. We aim to provide significant opportunities for personal growth, training, and career development, and are seeking someone with the ambition to play a crucial part in maintaining our data and evidence quality as we strive for systems change. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY SHiFT is actively committed to the eradication of discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age, marital status and on the basis of socio-economic circumstances. We are determined for SHiFT to be a diverse and inclusive organisation that is enriched by a wide range of backgrounds, expertise, and experiences. We want to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. As a charity working within youth justice, we are keenly aware of the over-representation of children who identify as Black, Brown and Mixed Heritage or from Gypsy, Roma or Traveller Communities within the youth justice system. Challenging racism is a key priority for SHiFT. In seeking to achieve this, we understand the value and importance of recruiting and retaining a workforce which represents the children we seek to support. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, and we recognise that this group is currently under-represented within our national team. THE RESPONSIBILITES SHiFT's Data Analyst has responsibility for: Data Collection and Management: Support the effective use of SHiFT's Salesforce system, ensuring accurate, timely data entry and maintenance across local Practices. Work closely and creatively with members of our local Practice Teams (Practice Coordinators and Guides) to support the use of data for practice improvement and monitoring impact. Coordinate and quality-assure monthly data submissions, working closely with Practice teams to ensure consistency and completeness. Help to develop reporting tools, dashboards, or templates on and off Salesforce to support embedding learning back into practice and more widely to contribute to our ambitions for systems change. Help elevate the voices of children and families through innovative data collection processes (including arts-based and participatory methods). System Improvement and Efficiency: Identify and implement opportunities to streamline data processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of SHiFT's Salesforce configuration, in collaboration with external developers and internal users. Help document processes and support training materials for system users. Navigate and innovate with different systems, including understanding the data recording systems used by Local Authorities and working with the Learning and Practice team to reduce duplication of data entry for practitioners. Learning and Insight Generation: Produce routine reports and data summaries for internal use, feeding into learning and influencing conversations. Support the Learning Team's efforts to use data for reflection, learning, and improvement both locally and nationally. Contribute to longer-term work exploring integration of data across education, youth justice, social care, and health systems. Building and holding relationships with external researchers aligned with SHiFT's mission to improve our data and insight capabilities. YOU WILL BRING Beliefs and alignment: The belief that all people are capable of change and that a relationship with a skilled practitioner can be a powerful driver of this. The belief that young people who display behaviours linked to offending can be supported so that they cease offending and meaningfully contribute to society. An alignment to a culture of high trust and high expectation where there are fewer rules, high levels of accountability, and a need for excellent performance from the entire team. An alignment to SHiFT's Values - ambition, courage, flexibility, and tenacity - which reflect the 'Breaking Cycles' ingredients (the foundations on which SHiFT is built). A preparedness to challenge the status quo and be positively disruptive in the pursuit of higher standards even when this is uncomfortable. Dynamism, tenacity, and determination - you are someone who does not give up until you succeed. You have a 'can do' attitude. Curiosity and a commitment to learning - comfortable in a fast-paced and aspirational 'start-up' context, and as part of a team that is committed to ongoing reflection, adaptation, and improvement. Experience, knowledge, and skills - to be demonstrated in application Essential: Undergraduate level or equivalent experience in relevant subject area such as research methodologies . click apply for full job details
Quant Developer - Rust / HFT £120,000 - £200,000 (plus 100% guaranteed bonus, total comp up to £500k) ? Remote (London, Paris, or Singapore) - you WILL need the right to work in your chosen country ? Crypto Hedge Fund The Opportunity We're building a cutting-edge high-frequency trading platform in Rust, and we're looking for exceptional Quant Developers to join the team. This is a chance to work on the systems that drive modern markets: ultra-low latency trading algorithms, front-office risk and execution systems, and integrations with leading DeFi venues. If you thrive in high-performance environments, want to solve some of the hardest technical challenges in trading, and prefer a collaborative culture to the usual hedge fund politics, this is the seat you've been waiting for. What You'll Do Design and implement low-latency, high-frequency trading algorithms in Rust Build and optimise trading system components - from order book handling to execution pipelines Integrate real-time market data feeds from DeFi protocols and exchanges Develop robust backtesting frameworks to validate models and strategies Collaborate with a world-class team of developers and quants to push the limits of performance and scale What We're Looking For ? 2+ years' experience building trading systems (HFT / systematic trading) ? Strong Rust skills (C++ accepted if you've shipped commercial Rust projects too) ? Deep knowledge of order books, order state machines, and low-latency architecture ? Background in crypto or traditional electronic markets ? Sharp maths and analytical ability, combined with curiosity and drive Why Join us? Impact: You'll be hands-on in building a new HFT platform from the ground up Reward: £120k - £200k base + 100% guaranteed bonus (total comp capped at £500k) Culture: High-performance without the ego - collaborative, ambitious, and flexible Global team: Work remote-first, with hubs in London, Paris, and Singapore The Process Intro call with Head of Talent Technical test (Rust / trading systems) 90-minute deep dive with Head of HFT + developer Final chat with CEO (offer stage) RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
03/10/2025
Full time
Quant Developer - Rust / HFT £120,000 - £200,000 (plus 100% guaranteed bonus, total comp up to £500k) ? Remote (London, Paris, or Singapore) - you WILL need the right to work in your chosen country ? Crypto Hedge Fund The Opportunity We're building a cutting-edge high-frequency trading platform in Rust, and we're looking for exceptional Quant Developers to join the team. This is a chance to work on the systems that drive modern markets: ultra-low latency trading algorithms, front-office risk and execution systems, and integrations with leading DeFi venues. If you thrive in high-performance environments, want to solve some of the hardest technical challenges in trading, and prefer a collaborative culture to the usual hedge fund politics, this is the seat you've been waiting for. What You'll Do Design and implement low-latency, high-frequency trading algorithms in Rust Build and optimise trading system components - from order book handling to execution pipelines Integrate real-time market data feeds from DeFi protocols and exchanges Develop robust backtesting frameworks to validate models and strategies Collaborate with a world-class team of developers and quants to push the limits of performance and scale What We're Looking For ? 2+ years' experience building trading systems (HFT / systematic trading) ? Strong Rust skills (C++ accepted if you've shipped commercial Rust projects too) ? Deep knowledge of order books, order state machines, and low-latency architecture ? Background in crypto or traditional electronic markets ? Sharp maths and analytical ability, combined with curiosity and drive Why Join us? Impact: You'll be hands-on in building a new HFT platform from the ground up Reward: £120k - £200k base + 100% guaranteed bonus (total comp capped at £500k) Culture: High-performance without the ego - collaborative, ambitious, and flexible Global team: Work remote-first, with hubs in London, Paris, and Singapore The Process Intro call with Head of Talent Technical test (Rust / trading systems) 90-minute deep dive with Head of HFT + developer Final chat with CEO (offer stage) RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We are seeking a Product Manager who is passionate about delivering digital services that meet user needs. This role is part of our Web and Digital team within our Technology and Digital Services (TDS). You will lead the end-to-end development of innovative products, from initial concept through launch and iteration. You'll define product strategy, prioritise features, and align cross-functional teams around a shared vision. Championing agile practices, you'll guide developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions that are accessible, inclusive, and continuously evolving based on feedback and market insights. Key responsibilities To be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the full product life cycle. Gather and prioritise product and user requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with other teams to ensure budget constraints and user needs are met. Ensure that the product, or series of products, supports the overall service strategy and goals. Engage with services across the organisation to understand strategic business direction and product priorities, helping them transform their services through effective use of digital, data and technology. Measure value and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform product development decisions, including new platforms that might be used for multiple services. Translate the vision into prioritised, deliverable goals. Take considered, data-driven decisions and have the humility to learn from mistakes. Track and monitor product performance and user outcomes to iterate and improve on features. Work Style The postholder will work Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, with 4 office days per month. You will be required to work as directed within the core hours of Mon-Fri, 8am to 5.30pm. Main office: 160 Tooley Street, London SE12QH If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
02/10/2025
Seasonal
We are seeking a Product Manager who is passionate about delivering digital services that meet user needs. This role is part of our Web and Digital team within our Technology and Digital Services (TDS). You will lead the end-to-end development of innovative products, from initial concept through launch and iteration. You'll define product strategy, prioritise features, and align cross-functional teams around a shared vision. Championing agile practices, you'll guide developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver user-centric solutions that are accessible, inclusive, and continuously evolving based on feedback and market insights. Key responsibilities To be responsible for product planning and execution throughout the full product life cycle. Gather and prioritise product and user requirements, defining the product vision and working closely with other teams to ensure budget constraints and user needs are met. Ensure that the product, or series of products, supports the overall service strategy and goals. Engage with services across the organisation to understand strategic business direction and product priorities, helping them transform their services through effective use of digital, data and technology. Measure value and use qualitative and quantitative data to inform product development decisions, including new platforms that might be used for multiple services. Translate the vision into prioritised, deliverable goals. Take considered, data-driven decisions and have the humility to learn from mistakes. Track and monitor product performance and user outcomes to iterate and improve on features. Work Style The postholder will work Monday to Friday on a hybrid schedule, with 4 office days per month. You will be required to work as directed within the core hours of Mon-Fri, 8am to 5.30pm. Main office: 160 Tooley Street, London SE12QH If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Quantitative C++ Developer6 Month ContractLocation: London (Hybrid) Lorien's UK leading Investment banking client are currently looking for a highly skilled Quantative C++ Developer to join the team on an initial 6-month contract. Essential C++ development knowledge Discipline expert, typically with a number of years post qualification experience or equivalent business experience. Quantitative Degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent experience Strong working knowledge of systems and programming languages used on a day to day basis Excellent written and oral English skills in order to articulate technical issues associated to work area and communicate with individuals across the business. Team orientated and an ability to work with individuals to set individual objectives and manage performance to ensure their delivery. Preferred Working knowledge of Fixed Income Derivatives Working knowledge of Bonds and Futures Prior experience using Visual Studio Prior experience with Python If you find this opportunity intriguing and aligning with your skill set, we welcome the submission of your CV without delay. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/10/2025
Full time
Quantitative C++ Developer6 Month ContractLocation: London (Hybrid) Lorien's UK leading Investment banking client are currently looking for a highly skilled Quantative C++ Developer to join the team on an initial 6-month contract. Essential C++ development knowledge Discipline expert, typically with a number of years post qualification experience or equivalent business experience. Quantitative Degree (BSc/MSc) or equivalent experience Strong working knowledge of systems and programming languages used on a day to day basis Excellent written and oral English skills in order to articulate technical issues associated to work area and communicate with individuals across the business. Team orientated and an ability to work with individuals to set individual objectives and manage performance to ensure their delivery. Preferred Working knowledge of Fixed Income Derivatives Working knowledge of Bonds and Futures Prior experience using Visual Studio Prior experience with Python If you find this opportunity intriguing and aligning with your skill set, we welcome the submission of your CV without delay. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Excellent opportunity for a passionate Quantitative Analyst to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a small but very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial but not essential. This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment. Previous experience within the sports trading industry would be beneficial. Skills required: Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Mathematical Modelling Mathematical skills, particularly a keen understanding of probabilities and statistics Analytic mindset Strong communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Experience in data science (big data, deep learning, machine learning) is beneficial Specific sports trading knowledge is beneficial but not essential If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
01/10/2025
Full time
Excellent opportunity for a passionate Quantitative Analyst to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a small but very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial but not essential. This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment. Previous experience within the sports trading industry would be beneficial. Skills required: Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Mathematical Modelling Mathematical skills, particularly a keen understanding of probabilities and statistics Analytic mindset Strong communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Experience in data science (big data, deep learning, machine learning) is beneficial Specific sports trading knowledge is beneficial but not essential If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office | High-Performance Systems Are you a skilled Java developer with a passion for financial markets and algorithmic trading? This is a rare opportunity to step into a Front Office role where you'll work at the intersection of software development and quantitative trading. This is the ideal role if you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to build cutting-edge trading systems. The Role: As part of this high-performing team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising algorithmic trading strategies. This isn't just about writing quick scripts-it's about building robust, production-grade systems that execute trades with precision and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with traders and quants, developing low-latency trading algorithms that operate across multiple asset classes, including FX, Equities, and potentially Rates and Credit. Given the Front Office nature of this role, you'll be directly involved in shaping trading strategies, ensuring systems respond in Real Time to market conditions. What You'll Be Doing: Developing and optimising trading algorithms with a focus on speed, efficiency, and reliability. Building low-latency, high-throughput systems that can handle Real Time market data and execution logic. Working alongside traders and quants to fine-tune strategies and ensure seamless integration of technology into the trading workflow. Enhancing and maintaining existing trading infrastructure, continuously improving performance and scalability. Navigating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, where milliseconds can make a significant impact on profitability. What We're Looking For: Candidates in the early stages of their career with Java development experience, ideally in a high-performance or Real Time systems environment. A strong interest in trading and financial markets, with a desire to be Embedded in a Front Office team. Experience (or strong enthusiasm) for working with low-latency systems, preferably in FX or Equities, though other asset classes like Rates and Credit are also considered. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure. A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to pick up new concepts quickly. Why Apply? Work in a Front Office trading environment, gaining direct exposure to market-making and execution strategies. Grow and develop-this role is ideal for someone looking to upskill in both software engineering and trading. Join a firm where technology is a key competitive advantage, and innovation is encouraged. Competitive compensation, strong mentorship, and career progression in a cutting-edge trading environment.
01/10/2025
Full time
Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office | High-Performance Systems Are you a skilled Java developer with a passion for financial markets and algorithmic trading? This is a rare opportunity to step into a Front Office role where you'll work at the intersection of software development and quantitative trading. This is the ideal role if you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to build cutting-edge trading systems. The Role: As part of this high-performing team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising algorithmic trading strategies. This isn't just about writing quick scripts-it's about building robust, production-grade systems that execute trades with precision and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with traders and quants, developing low-latency trading algorithms that operate across multiple asset classes, including FX, Equities, and potentially Rates and Credit. Given the Front Office nature of this role, you'll be directly involved in shaping trading strategies, ensuring systems respond in Real Time to market conditions. What You'll Be Doing: Developing and optimising trading algorithms with a focus on speed, efficiency, and reliability. Building low-latency, high-throughput systems that can handle Real Time market data and execution logic. Working alongside traders and quants to fine-tune strategies and ensure seamless integration of technology into the trading workflow. Enhancing and maintaining existing trading infrastructure, continuously improving performance and scalability. Navigating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, where milliseconds can make a significant impact on profitability. What We're Looking For: Candidates in the early stages of their career with Java development experience, ideally in a high-performance or Real Time systems environment. A strong interest in trading and financial markets, with a desire to be Embedded in a Front Office team. Experience (or strong enthusiasm) for working with low-latency systems, preferably in FX or Equities, though other asset classes like Rates and Credit are also considered. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure. A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to pick up new concepts quickly. Why Apply? Work in a Front Office trading environment, gaining direct exposure to market-making and execution strategies. Grow and develop-this role is ideal for someone looking to upskill in both software engineering and trading. Join a firm where technology is a key competitive advantage, and innovation is encouraged. Competitive compensation, strong mentorship, and career progression in a cutting-edge trading environment.
Scala Developer, Unix/Linux, Functional Programming, Git, GitBucket. Ink Search are representing a multi-award winning Commodities/Energy Trading organisation based in both London and Singapore. They have a large programme of work to redesign their pre-trade Quant analytics, valuations, pricing capability and drive a more sophisticated, quantitative approach to pre-trade decision analysis. As part of this programme, they are recruiting a contract Scala Developer who will join part of a very experienced team to help them architect, develop and deploy, high performance, high frequency/low latency software in a complex trading environment. The successful candidate will be proficient in writing high-quality Scala code to build reliable, testable, production-grade systems in a complex trading environment. You'll demonstrate strong professional Scala development experience along with command-line skills in a Unix/Linux environment, excellent proficiency with Git and a deep understanding of JVM, including garbage collection and performance tuning. This is a brilliant opportunity for a keen Computer Scientist that wants to work on complex software design and development within a team of skilled, collaborative, friendly peers - solving tomorrow's Risk Management challenges today. The client will offer 100% remote or hybrid working from any location across the UK. They have a fantastic culture and competitive pay and a long term project. Please do not hesitate to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality
01/10/2025
Contractor
Scala Developer, Unix/Linux, Functional Programming, Git, GitBucket. Ink Search are representing a multi-award winning Commodities/Energy Trading organisation based in both London and Singapore. They have a large programme of work to redesign their pre-trade Quant analytics, valuations, pricing capability and drive a more sophisticated, quantitative approach to pre-trade decision analysis. As part of this programme, they are recruiting a contract Scala Developer who will join part of a very experienced team to help them architect, develop and deploy, high performance, high frequency/low latency software in a complex trading environment. The successful candidate will be proficient in writing high-quality Scala code to build reliable, testable, production-grade systems in a complex trading environment. You'll demonstrate strong professional Scala development experience along with command-line skills in a Unix/Linux environment, excellent proficiency with Git and a deep understanding of JVM, including garbage collection and performance tuning. This is a brilliant opportunity for a keen Computer Scientist that wants to work on complex software design and development within a team of skilled, collaborative, friendly peers - solving tomorrow's Risk Management challenges today. The client will offer 100% remote or hybrid working from any location across the UK. They have a fantastic culture and competitive pay and a long term project. Please do not hesitate to apply. All applications will be treated with the highest level of confidentiality
