Quantitative Developer

Job Description

Jump Trading established its dedication to the China market with the launch of our Shanghai office in late 2017 with the ambition of building an independently operational office. Due to this ambition, we are growing our competencies in Trading, Technology and Operations. We bring together the best of two worlds; A start-up environment powered by Global Jump Trading dedication and resources.

What You’ll Do:

We are looking for a quantitative developer to join a successful trading team to help improve our automated trading strategies. Initially, the role will focus on helping to build analytics and automation tools to gain exposure to the team’s current business. There will be the opportunity to help sophisticate strategies as well as expand the products and venues traded and research new trading signals.

The successful candidate will be able to solve difficult technical problems in a fast-paced and energetic environment. The role will give you the opportunity to learn the specifics of markets and rapidly expose you to all aspects of the systematic proprietary trading business.

Skills You’ll Need:

• Strong programming experience in Python
• C++ programming experience an advantage
• Experience building front-end solutions an advantage
• Practical work experience with problem solving and abstraction skills
• Any achievement in Coding competitions or academic awards an advantage
• Desire to work within a collaborative, team-driven environment
• Good written and spoken communication skills
• 3-6+ years relevant experience required in Linux environment