Senior Quant Developer

Senior Quant Developer

Senior Quant Developer

What makes us, us. Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp! At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered. If you like what we’re saying, keep reading!

Why this role is important to us: The Senior Quant Developer at SimCorp, is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of software solutions within the QPRA team. With typically 5+ years of experience in software engineering, this role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products that address complex business and financial challenges. The Lead Software Engineer will contribute to the architecture of SimCorp’s solutions, ensuring that they are scalable, efficient, and aligned with product and business goals. This position requires solid technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers while supporting continuous improvement in software development practices.

What you will be responsible for:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software for financial derivatives and development tools.
• Interact with subject matter experts to translate business requirements into detailed designs.
• Collaborate with product management, quantitative analysts, and engineering to implement valuation models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Quant solutions into SimCorp’s product suite.
• Ensure code quality through testing, documentation, and code reviews.
• Monitor and improve CI/CD performance and reliability.
• Provide tier 3 support to client specialists by answering questions, troubleshooting, and fixing production issues.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices. Share these trends with peers.

What we value:

• Bachelor’s (US or foreign equivalent, e.g. Master, Licenciatura) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in programming with C#/.NET, C++, or Java (Python preferred).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with numerical computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, SciPy).
• Familiarity with financial markets, instruments, and trading concepts.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.