Posted 12 August, 2026
C++ Engineer Developer
Huxley Associates
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Top tier Energy Trading client requires a senior C++ Pythom Quant Strat develop core components for the new Risk & PnL engine:Technical excellence: Implement clean, well-documented, tested, and extensible codeOwnership: Be responsible for the performance and reliable operation of core components of the new Risk & PnL engineTeamwork: Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to implement high-performance pricers for our full spectrum of physical and financial trades Architectural vision: Ensure integration in broader Vitol infrastructure and systems, develop an overall understanding of our systems architecture and become a sparring partner to the Risk ArchitectQualifications8+ years' experience/full proficiency in C++ 17/20 Some familiarity with Python Ability to architect and implement code to address high-level requirementsExperience implementing high-performance algorithms & grid computationsMaster's/PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or an equivalent field from a top universityStrong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a teamInterest in business and how end users will use the productExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbal & written)Additional InformationSubstantial prior experience with implementing or working with a Risk & PnL engineInterest in financial and commodities marketsSysAdmin experience, e.g. cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, network sockets techCandidate would have architected and delivered complex systems against ambiguous high level requirements and built high performance algorithms and grid/compute heavy code.To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
