Job Description
Our client, one the fastest growing systematic Hedge Funds, is currently looking to augment their highly skilled development team to continue to develop their market leading trading platform. The platform is a proprietary built trading system. As advocates of using the right tool for the right job, the platform has been developed utilising several different technologies. This outstanding role provides the opportunity to work on several greenfield projects for the front office covering low latency execution systems, quant research platforms and market data systems.
The role
as a Polyglot developer you will be responsible for building, testing and deploying strategic and tactical solutions for their trading platform
work on multiple greenfield projects, choosing the best tool for the job at every stage and gaining exposure to a variety of big data technologies, functional and OO languages
deliver thoroughly tested code which will be used to trade millions of pounds
responsible for your work throughout the full software development lifecycle
initially workin closely with a senior developer who will give you 1 on 1 support and guidance to bring you up to speed with their proprietary system
working within this research driven organisation you will constantly be challenged and given the autonomy to craft creative and innovative technical solutions
The ideal candidate
computer science or STEM graduate(2:1 and above) from a top tier university
minimum 2 years + professional development experience
good knowledge of either Java, C#, C++, Python or Scala ideally with exposure to big data
strong mathematical aptitude
ability to think and operate calmly under pressure
What they can offer you
working closely with the business, this role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop your financial (as well as technical) knowledge
the opportunity to work in a team of elite technologists from around the world on diverse greenfield projects
a flexible working environment with amazing break-out areas and a cool relaxed office culture with the option to work from home