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Software Engineer

London
£200k/yr
Posted about 13 hours ago
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We're working with a leading global quantitative trading firm, combining the energetic spirit of a start-up with the stability of a well-established player in the financial markets.

The Role

  • Develop high-performance backend services on Linux, processing vast amounts of data
  • Contribute to core UI team projects, including real-time trading applications
  • Generate information-rich visualizations from archived data
  • Engage in full-stack development, including C++ for Qt desktop applications and Typescript/React for web applications
  • Write highly optimized and reliable code, and participate in code reviews

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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.

Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

PwC·London, UK
£35,000/yr

Why you're a good match

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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Why you're a good match

You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Experience fit

Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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What You'll Need

  • Minimum 4+ years of modern C++ development experience (C++ 11/14/17/20)
  • Solid experience with Linux and low-level systems programming
  • Proven ability to develop scalable backend services
  • Passion for development with a strong work ethic and motivation to learn
  • Familiarity with Typescript/Javascript, React, Qt, or Python is a plus

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What's On Offer

  • Highly competitive base salary and bonus structure
  • Flexible work-from-home options
  • Significant opportunities for professional growth and learning
  • Valued contributions with supported career progression

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Skills

C++
Linux
Low-level Systems Programming
Backend Development
Typescript
React
Qt
Python
Full-stack Development
Data Visualization

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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