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Quantitative Investment Strategies(QIS) Platform Developer
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £70 - £90 Per Hour
Job Description
Overview
Quantitative Investment Strategies(QIS) Platform Developer
Join Barclays’ QA Equity & Hybrid Products team as a QIS Platform Developer to support the next-generation Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) platform. Partnering with Trading, Structuring, Strats, and Technology, you will design and deliver high-performance, scalable tools, libraries, and frameworks that power innovative investment products, within a collaborative and intellectually demanding environment.
Accountabilities
- Create and enhance platform tooling, libraries, and frameworks in Python and other languages as appropriate, delivering scalability, performance, and reliability.
- Contribute to platform architecture and integration with infrastructure, services, and end-user workflows.
- Work closely with front-office teams to deliver tools that support product development, trading, and risk management.
- Maintain code, documentation, and work tracking to a high quality.
- Support users across Front Office, Quant, and Technology groups.
Who You’ll Work With
- Front Office / Trading Desks – Delivering tools and solutions to develop and deliver products, manage risk and run the business.
- Quant Teams – Sharing functionality and expertise across QA Equity & Hybrid Products.
- Technology – Ensuring agile, efficient platform delivery and operational stability.
Essential Skills
- Familiarity with a wide range of programming languages and paradigms, including functional.
- Strong Python skills with deep knowledge of the language and core libraries.
- Foundational understanding of computer science principles and software engineering practices.
- Experience developing production-quality software (source control, CI/CD, automated testing).
- Strong grasp of software engineering principles and computer science fundamentals.
- Track record in end-to-end project delivery.
- Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and a collaborative approach.
Desirable Skills
- Background in QIS or front-office quant environments.
- Experience in platform development and developer experience.
Location
London
Accountabilities
- Design, development, and maintenance of high-performance trading platforms, risk systems, and applications catering to the needs of traders and market participants.
- Collaboration with traders, strategists, and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient technological solutions.
- Implementation of new features, enhancements, and functionalities on trading platforms to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.
- Stay updated on technological advancements, industry trends, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in trading platforms.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including business aligned SM&D teams, strats, compliance, and IT to address system issues and implement solutions.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Finance and Sales
Industries
- Banking and Financial Services