Quant Developer

About the Organisation

Our client is a local consultancy partnering with an internationally renowned proprietary trading firm operating across global markets (equities, futures, commodities). They blend a tight‑knit, high‑calibre engineering culture with fast, evidence‑driven delivery. Expect a collaborative, meritocratic environment that values technical excellence, impact, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Quant Developer, you’ll architect and build the platform that enables researchers to develop and deploy trading signals. You’ll design ultra‑low‑latency, highly available services in C++, support operational Python workflows, and build data pipelines, storage and visualisation tooling. Working closely with quantitative researchers, you’ll own performance, reliability and observability end‑to‑end in a high‑frequency trading environment.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Build and optimise C++ low‑latency components with consistent sub‑millisecond performance.
• Develop and maintain Python services for operational workflows, tooling and automation.
• Design and evolve data pipelines, storage schemas and visualisation components for researchers.
• Collaborate with Quant Researchers to enable rapid signal iteration and robust deployment.
• Own CI/CD, build pipelines, testing, and production reliability for critical trading systems.

Benefits

• Wellington-based role with contribution to relcoation costs.
• Annual bonus linked to individual and team performance.
• Five weeks’ annual leave.
• Tackle big, complex problems with real performance impact.

Skills & Experience Required

• Expert level C++ with a demonstrated history of sub‑millisecond, low‑latency systems.
• Proficient Python for operational tooling, automation and data workflows.
• Experience building data pipelines, storage architectures and visualisation tooling.
• Strong CI/CD and build pipeline management; solid Git and code‑review practices.
• Experience in HFT/market microstructure desirable; observability tools (Elastic/Grafana) a plus.

How to Apply

Apply below with your CV and cover letter, or for more information, email Ben Dickson at ben.dickson@absoluteit.co.nz.

Reference number: 143447.

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

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