Durlston Partners

About the Company

Durlston Partners began recruiting for the world's best Hedge Funds in 2010 and we have grown our business to deliver best-in-class talent to companies in Tech, Quant Finance, Portfolio Management, Data Science & Digital Assets.

Our team operates from our offices in London, New York and Dubai. Led by 5 Partners, we have achieved organic growth and self-funded success without external investment.

Our clients include leading hedge funds, banks, family offices, and AI / Machine Learning firms across global financial hubs such as London, New York, Zurich, Hong Kong, UAE, Qatar and Singapore.

We have played a pivotal role in building teams for multi-billion dollar hedge funds and have provided valuable intelligence and compensation trend insights to support CEOs during critical organisational milestones, including capital raises and M&As.

Want to join a team of brilliant head-hunters, recognised as the best in the market? We are eagerly looking to speak with experienced recruiters in our space.

Contact: hello@durlstonpartners.com for all enquiries.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Frontend Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Frontend Developer Role Summary: Design, build, and maintain high‑performance React/TypeScript UIs for real‑time trading and risk analytics. Own front‑end architecture and data visualisations that provide instant insights for portfolio managers and quants. Expectations: - Minimum 5 years of professional front‑end/UI development - Proven experience in a trading, hedge‑fund, or front‑office environment - Strong foundation in Computer Science (algorithms, data structures, system design) Key Responsibilities: - Translate trading and risk‑management requirements into performant, intuitive UIs - Develop and maintain scalable React/TypeScript applications with real‑time data feeds - Build data‑rich visualisations using libraries such as D3.js, Highcharts, or Plotly - Own front‑end architecture, ensuring low latency and high scalability - Collaborate with portfolio managers, quants, and traders to refine tools and reduce operational friction - Provide technical guidance to peers and influence technology strategy across the front‑office stack Required Skills: - Expert proficiency in React, TypeScript, and JavaScript ES6+ - Hands‑on experience with real‑time data handling and WebSocket or similar APIs - Advanced knowledge of data‑visualisation libraries (D3.js, Highcharts, Plotly, etc.) - Solid understanding of performance optimisation, caching, and latency reduction in UI systems - Comfortable with back‑end concepts; exposure to Python is a plus - Strong command of version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing - Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross‑functional teams Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)

London, United kingdom

On site

Mid level

24-09-2025

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Software Engineer **Role Summary:** Develop and deploy mission-critical software platforms and user interfaces for autonomous systems, collaborating with end users to iterate on high-impact features. Integrate third-party APIs and design scalable internal systems for defense and humanitarian applications. **Expectations:** - 8+ years of professional software engineering experience - Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience) **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, build, and test core software platforms and user interfaces for autonomous and robotic systems. - Deploy and validate software in real-world environments with autonomous systems and robotics. - Integrate and maintain internal and third-party APIs with rigorous documentation. - Collaborate directly with end users to prioritize and refine features in live operational settings. - Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and product direction. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in C++, Rust, and Java for maintainable, high-performance code. - Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or sensor integration. - Strong software testing and deployment practices for mission-critical environments. - Ability to rapidly iterate on user feedback in dynamic, complex systems. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline. - SC clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

02-10-2025

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Head of Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Infrastructure Role Summary: Lead the design and delivery of next-generation trading infrastructure, overseeing cloud migration to AWS and hybrid architectures. Build and mentor high-performing DevOps teams to ensure ultra-low latency, resilient systems for global trading environments. Expactations: 7+ years in infrastructure, DevOps, or cloud engineering within trading, financial services, or high-performance systems. Proven leadership in AWS/hybrid infrastructure and scaling mission-critical platforms. Key Responsibilities: - Architect and implement cloud/on-prem trading infrastructure for real-time global market operations. - Drive migration strategies to AWS, balancing performance, security, and cost in hybrid environments. - Mentor and develop DevOps and infrastructure teams to meet latency-sensitive system demands. - Deploy automation, monitoring, and reliability frameworks for high-speed platform availability. - Partner with engineering, trading, and risk teams to optimize system scalability and responsiveness. Required Skills: - Expertise in AWS, hybrid cloud architectures, and network optimization for low-latency systems. - Advanced skills in infrastructure as code, scripting (Python, Bash), and network reliability. - Leadership experience in designing automated, scalable infrastructure for mission-critical environments. - Collaboration with cross-functional technical and trading teams to align infrastructure with business goals. Required Education & Certifications: Not specified.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

08-10-2025

Company Name

Durlston Partners

Job Title

Software Engineer (C++) - HFT

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer (C++ – HFT) Role Summary: Design, build, and optimise low‑latency C++ trading infrastructure for systematic finance. Expectations: Deliver high‑performance, reliable trading systems that meet stringent latency and throughput requirements across global markets. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and optimise C++ components for high‑frequency trading platforms. - Implement low‑latency, multi‑threaded and concurrent software that processes market data and orders. - Collaborate with traders and quants to convert strategy requirements into production‑grade code. - Profile, debug, and tune system performance to minimise latency and maximize reliability. - Maintain and evolve infrastructure to support new trading strategies and market connectivity. Required Skills: - Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20) and systems programming. - Proficient in networking (TCP/UDP), concurrency, and low‑latency optimisation techniques. - Experience with real‑time trading systems, market data feeds, and order routing. - Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment with tight deadlines. - Excellent debugging, profiling and problem‑solving abilities. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., C++ Certified Associate or Professional) are a plus.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

05-11-2025