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Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer Jobs in Manchester, CT

The Software Developer is responsible for developing and enhancing clients robust set of internally ... Produce excellent quality code, accurate project estimations, creative solution options, and trade ...

Senior Software Engineer

Bloomfield, CT · On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

... algorithms for inspection, guidance, or robotic control. Preferred Qualifications * 5 or more years of experience working with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. * 1 or more year of ...

Sr Software Engineer

Bristol, CT

$122K - $161K/yr

Solid understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures. * Experience ... Familiar with prompt engineering and interacting with LLMS * Experience integrating machine ...

Sr Software Engineer

Bristol, CT

$122K - $161K/yr

Solid understanding of software design principles, algorithms, and data structures. * Experience ... Familiar with prompt engineering and interacting with LLMS * Experience integrating machine ...

Comfortable working across the stack - backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps and QA. Able to learn new ... Strong communicator and collaborator who can translate technical trade-offs to business ...

Comfortable working across the stack - backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps and QA. Able to learn new ... Strong communicator and collaborator who can translate technical trade-offs to business ...

Comfortable working across the stack - backend, frontend, mobile, DevOps and QA. Able to learn new ... Strong communicator and collaborator who can translate technical trade-offs to business ...

Principal Software Engineer

Hartford, CT · On-site

$136K - $182K/yr

Evaluate architectural trade-offs and risks, providing clear recommendations to senior technology ... SDLC, DevOps & Operational Excellence: * Champion strong AI driven SDLC and DevOps practices ...

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... trade-offs. • Serve as the technical liaison between development teams and business/product ... DevOps and QA. Able to learn new technologies quickly. We value the ability and desire to pick up ...

Sr Data Engineer

Bristol, CT · On-site

$114K - $137K/yr

Strong algorithmic problem-solving expertise * Strong fundamental Scala and Python software engineering skills * Basic understanding of AWS or other cloud provider resources (S3) * Strong SQL skills ...

Software Engineer III

Hartford, CT · On-site

$58 - $78/hr

Inspire and influence teammates and product teams through well-structured arguments and trade-offs ... algorithms, code instrumentations, beautiful coding practices, etc. * Prior experience with ...

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How much do freelance algorithmic trading software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance algorithmic trading software developer in Manchester, CT is $112,963.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,900.00 and $131,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectFreelance Algorithmic Trading Software DeveloperQuantitative Analyst
CredentialsProgramming skills, trading platform knowledge, possibly certifications like CQFMathematics, statistics, finance degrees, certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, project-basedOffice-based, team-oriented, financial institutions
Industry UsageDevelops trading algorithms for clients or own tradingAnalyzes financial data to inform trading strategies

While both roles involve quantitative skills and financial markets, Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developers focus on building and implementing trading algorithms independently, often working remotely. Quantitative Analysts typically analyze data within financial firms to develop trading strategies, often working in team environments. The roles overlap in technical skills but differ in scope and work setting.

What job categories do people searching Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer jobs in Manchester, CT look for? The top searched job categories for Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer jobs in Manchester, CT are:
Software Programmer-ERP Systems

Software Programmer-ERP Systems

Kamis

Uncasville, CT

Other

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

The Software Developer is responsible for developing and enhancing clients robust set of internally developed software systems, customized packages and integration services. The Software Developer will work individually and as part of a team to build new applications and to enhance existing applications through the full software development lifecycle: design, develop, test and support. Responsibilities include working with legacy applications built in RPG on an AS/400.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Responsible for taking programming projects through to completion according to project standards and user satisfaction. Projects will support multiple departments.
  • Consistently apply appropriate enterprise methodologies and standards for software development and execution.
  • Provide analytical and problem solving expertise to resolve business and systems issues. Proactively identify and provides recommendations on solutions for gaps in business processes and systems.
  • Support QA in the development of integration test plans, test conditions, and expected test results.
  • Act as a technical mentor to others and train staff as appropriate. Translate technical information to a non-technical audience.
  • Frequently interacts with outside vendors and service providers regarding systems and business processes
  • Keep pace with business trends, standards, and best practices in area of expertise, contributing to continuous improvement for the department and overall.
  • Provide support for production applications including on-call after hours support on a rotational basis.
  • Produce excellent quality code, accurate project estimations, creative solution options, and trade-off analysis. Ensure that customizations to purchased packages are only implemented when appropriate and are designed to minimize impact on future upgrades.
  • Provide formal status reporting weekly.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related analytical field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years Information Technology software development experience as a programmer.
  • Minimal three (3) year experience developing with RPG and the AS/400.
  • Strong knowledge of HR or financial systems (with hands on experience in AR, AP and GL). Experience with one (1) or more accounting or HR packages. Experience with Infor Infinium a major plus.
  • Experience working within an environment with a structured Software Development Life Cycle including source control, QA processes and release management.
  • Demonstrated experience working with third-party vendors.
  • Self- motivated, curious, creative and passionate about emerging technology.
  • Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills that effectively articulates complex technical concepts to a diverse and, at times, non-technical audience at all levels in the organization