Junior Software Developer - Front-end

Location: London, Montreal
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Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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Squarepoint Capital, a quantitative trading firm, is hiring a Junior Front-end Software Developer in London or Montreal. You will build applications with React and TypeScript for real-time data access on trading platforms. Requires a degree in CS or related field, up to 4 years of software development experience, and proficiency in modern React with TypeScript. Nice-to-have skills include git, Linux, databases, and finance experience.

Please only apply to the one job you feel best fits your skillset and experience. If our team feels you are better suited for another role, we will reach out about the alternate opportunity.

Position Overview:

Front-end developers at Squarepoint are instrumental in enhancing user experience on our sophisticated research and trading platforms. You will use React and Typescript to develop fully-fledged applications facilitating real-time data access, and support the exploration of large volumes of data integral to our trading workflows and operations.

Your contributions will drive rapid decision-making and uphold our competitive edge in a high-stakes trading environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other degree with a heavy emphasis on software development,
  • Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software development,
  • Experience in web development using a modern React stack with TypeScript,
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
  • Willingness to pick up and learn new technologies and frameworks,
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with git and Linux,
  • Experience with relational or document store databases,
  • Experience working in an investment or financial business is useful.

About the Company

Name: Squarepoint Capital

We are a leading global investment manager committed to achieving high quality returns for our clients. Squarepoint uses a rigorous scientific approach to construct a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies. We leverage our state-of-the-art technology and data platform to capitalize on avant-garde research.

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