Backend Software Engineer C#.Net SQL - Hedge Fund

Client Server; London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with expertise in C#.Net and SQL to join their innovative team. The role offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and the chance to work on complex systems. You will engage with finance professionals to design scalable solutions, collaborating in a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Significant bonus earning potential

Personal training budget and mentoring

Family-friendly benefits including unlimited emergency backup childcare

Various social groups including sports teams

Private healthcare and wellness activities

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic achievement in STEM.
• Advanced programming skills in C# .Net or willingness to transition from Java/Python/C++.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to develop algorithmic trading systems.
• Architect valuation, risk, and pricing systems.
• Deliver scalable, high-performance operations.

Skills

C# .Net

SQL

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

2.1 in a STEM discipline

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Backend Software Engineer C#.Net SQL - Hedge Fund, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

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Job Description:

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net SQL) *London onsite* to £180k+

Are you a technologist Backend Software Engineer with a record of academic achievement? You could be progressing your career working on complex and challenging systems at a Hedge Fund with over $17 billion under management.

As a Backend Software Engineer you'll collaborate with a team of highly intelligent technologists and finance professionals to develop algorithmic trading systems working with a modern tech stack, with opportunities for technical ownership from day one.

You'll partner with Quant teams to help architect valuation, risk and pricing systems, delivering massively scalable, high performance streaming compute operations. You'll be equipped with all the latest kit to help you succeed as well as learning from industry experts on world finance.

Location / WFH:

You'll join the team in fantastic London (Soho) based offices that offer a wide range of facilities including nutritionally balance breakfast, lunch and all day snacks. Please note this role is full-time office based (Monday to Friday).

About you:

• You have an outstanding record of academic achievement - minimum 2.1 in a STEM discipline from a top tier university (i.e. Russel Group or top 100 global university), backed by A grades at A-level
• You have advanced C# .Net programming skills including .Net Core (will also consider Java, Python or C++ background if happy to use C# going forward)
• You have a strong knowledge of SQL databases
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You're entrepreneurial with good business acumen, keen to take ownership and lead projects
• You're collaborative, enjoy problem solving and sharing ideas

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £180k
• Significant bonus earning potential
• Fund performance share
• Personal training budget and mentoring
• Family friendly benefits that include unlimited emergency backup childcare as well as care for elderly relatives
• Various social groups including sports teams
• Private healthcare and wellness activities

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C# .Net SQL) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.