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Lead Software Engineer

Durlston Partners· London Area, United Kingdom· Up to £300,000/yrEquity
Posted 30 Jul 2026 · Added 1 Jul 2026, 14:57
Durlston Partners2 to 10 employees
Levels.fyi · global comp
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Build a greenfield, mission-critical trading system from scratch using Python, Go and Rust, focusing on low-latency algorithmic development, platform connectivity and monitoring. You will collaborate closely with traders, researchers and engineers in a small, flat-structured team within a global proprietary trading firm that trades digital assets.

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Trading System Developer - London - Up to £200k + Bonus + Equity

Who? Working with a Global Prop Shop that has worked in traditional financial markets since the early 90s. They have diversified and branched out in the last decade, becoming one of the largest traders in emerging markets, such as Digital Assets.

Why? The firm in question is looking to create a brand-new trading team that is looking to create a mission-critical, high-performance trading system from scratch. This will involve algorithmic development, trading system development, and low-latency coding.

What? Greenfield trading system buildout using Python (along with newer tech such as Go & Rust). Along with creating solutions for platform connectivity and monitoring systems. Flat structure, allowing for collaboration with traders, researchers, and software engineers within the small group, as well as elsewhere within the larger organization.

Where? This firm has 10 worldwide offices, including one in London. This role also offers remote working flexibility, full-time.

How much? I quote "Pockets are wide open". Expect a base of up to £300k + bonus + equity.

We encourage you to apply even if you think you may not currently fit all these requirements – so long as you have proven academics and are willing to work hard and learn, we want to hear from you.

Note: if you haven't received a reply within 3 days, your application was unfortunately not accepted.

Trading System Developer - London - Up to £200k + Bonus + Equity