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Graduate Trade Desk EngineerAugust 2026 StartQuant Capital is recruiting a Graduate Trading Technology Engineer for a leading proprietary trading firm based in London.The firm combines advanced technology, applied mathematics, and rigorous research to trade global financial markets. Technology is a core competitive advantage, with a focus on performance, automation, and reliability. You will be joining a collaborative environment where traders, researchers, and engineers work closely to solve complex problems in real time.This role blends technical development, analytical problem-solving, and live trading support. You will help ensure trading systems operate smoothly while contributing tools, automation, and process improvements that support quantitative strategies.Working with traders, quants, and engineering teams, you will monitor trading systems, investigate issues, assist with strategy rollouts, and streamline workflows through automation. The role provides early exposure to live trading environments and suits a graduate who enjoys numerical problem-solving, fast-paced decision-making, and building practical technical solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical and functional support to traders and researchersDevelop and maintain internal tools, automation, and trading-related applicationsAssist with testing, validation, and deployment of new releases and strategy changesAnalyse system metrics and trading data to identify root causes of issuesCollaborate with engineering teams to enhance system robustness and performanceRequirementsSTEM degree from a strong academic institutionStrong numerical, logical, and analytical skillsExcellent Excel and data-handling abilityInterest and some experience in programming or technical problem solvingFamiliarity with Linux or technical systems is beneficialAbility to perform effectively in high-pressure, time-critical environmentsStrong interest in financial markets and trading technologyAdditional InformationLocation: LondonStart date: August 2026Office-based role aligned to trading hours with early startsThis position offers an exceptional entry point into a front-office trading environment, providing exposure to traders, quantitative research, and advanced trading systems.