Application/Software Engineer- Leading Global Hedge Fund

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in London is seeking an Application/Software Engineer with deep proficiency in C++ and Java. You will develop and enhance trading and risk systems while collaborating with various teams to optimize performance. The role requires 3-10 years of relevant experience and offers a top-of-market salary package, along with opportunities to engage with state-of-the-art technologies.

Benefits

Top of the market salary package

State-of-the-art technologies

Opportunities to work on highly complex problems

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of C++ & Java programming experience required.
• Strong understanding of application architecture.
• Experience with object-oriented design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing trading and risk systems.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams.
• Architect, design, and develop features for system performance.

Skills

C++

Java

Object-oriented design patterns

Application architecture

Education

BSc / MSc / ideally PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Job description

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Application/Software Engineer - Leading Global Hedge Fund, London

Client: Oxford Knight

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: aa05abb221a7

Job Views: 11

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Summary
Application Engineer or Software Engineer, with deep proficiency in both C++ and Java, to work within the Equities Engineering team at one of the top hedge funds in the world. The specific team is called 'Portfolio Management Risk Trading' - the engineer will design applications that enable hundreds of equities investment professionals to move from research to execution by submitting trades, managing their risk, and understanding their portfolios.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for developing trading and risk systems, integrating models/analytics, scenarios, and trades/positions into the system.
• Engage with business, product, and engineering leads to deliver modern, high-quality, extensible software systems. Collaborate with infrastructure and network teams to ensure optimal system performance.
• Architect, design, and develop features to improve the overall performance of portfolio management and risk trading systems.

Hard Requirements

• 3-10 years of C++ & Java programming experience (both required at highly proficient level)
• Strong understanding of application architecture and object-oriented design patterns
• BSc / MSc / ideally PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Desirable

• Motivation to work hard in a collaborative team environment that closely partners with other technology teams, product managers, and the business

Benefits

• Top of the market salary package
• State-of-the-art technologies & opportunities to work on highly complex problems

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact

If you think you're a good match for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Ali Wilson

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