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Algorithmic Trading Developer
Builds automated systems that trade markets faster than any human
£80k–£200k+ Fintech-driven
What it involves
Designs, backtests and deploys quantitative trading strategies that execute in microseconds, incorporating market microstructure, risk limits and real-time data feeds.
Skills & knowledge needed
C++/PythonQuantitative financeLow-latency systemsStatisticsMarket microstructure
Why it's emerging now
Markets keep fragmenting and speeding up — firms constantly need engineers who can keep pace.
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