Software Engineer

Software Developer – Quantitative Finance Technology

London | Onsite | Perm role

Competitive Salary | Exceptional Bonus & Benefits

Harrington Starr has partnered with a leading global alternative investment manager seeking a Software Developer to join its high-performing technology team in London. This role offers the opportunity to build mission-critical systems supporting trading, risk, pricing, and quantitative research within a collaborative and technology-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing scalable software solutions across trading, risk, pricing, and valuation platforms

• Building robust, reusable applications and services that support critical business functions

• Collaborating with quantitative and investment teams to solve complex technical and business challenges

• Contributing to the architecture of large-scale, real-time computing systems

• Taking ownership of projects throughout the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering through to deployment and support

• Driving innovation by challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement

What we're looking for:

• Strong software development experience using C#, .NET

• Experience working with SQL databases

• A passion for technology and engineering excellence

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to work independently

• Experience delivering software solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

• A strong academic background (1st or 2:1) in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline

Benefits:

• Exposure to financial markets and quantitative investing

• The opportunity to work alongside highly skilled engineers, researchers, and investment professionals

• Significant ownership and influence over business-critical systems

• A collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment that values innovation and technical excellence

• A comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, family life, and professional development

If you're an ambitious software engineer looking to tackle complex technical challenges and make a meaningful impact in a high-performance environment, pleas apply.