Backend Software Engineer C++ Python Grid Computing

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London is seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer proficient in C++ and Python to evolve a high-performance grid computing framework. The role offers a salary up to £135k, bonuses, and flexible benefits including health care and remote work options. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in backend development and a background in financial trading systems.

Benefits

Salary to £135k

Bonus

Health and Dental care

Flexible benefits

Shopping discounts

Work from home flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong backend software engineering experience with Python and C++.
• Good knowledge of analytics and Risk for financial products.
• Strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Evolve a new framework for high-performance grid computing.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Analysts.
• Focus on Python and C++ backend development.

Skills

C++

Python

Analytics

Risk Management

OOP

Data Structures

Design Patterns

Algorithms

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or STEM

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Client Server

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.08.2025

Expiry Date:

27.09.2025

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Job Description:

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python C++ Grid Computing) London / WFH to £135k

Are you a skilled backend Software Engineer with C++ and Python coding skills combined with financial trading systems experience?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on Backend Software Engineer position at the Investment Management arm of a global bank.

As a Backend Software Engineer within the Grid computing team, you will help to evolve a new framework for high-performance grid computing used for large-scale analytical computations including Risk. You'll collaborate closely with Quantitative Analysts, working across the full software development lifecycle with a focus on Python and C++ backend development.

Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in the London, City office with flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

• You have strong backend software engineering experience with both Python and C++
• You have a good knowledge of analytics and Risk for one or more financial products
• You have a strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You have experience within a similar financial trading systems environment
• You are collaborative with excellent communication skills
• You are degree educated in Computer Science or a similar STEM discipline, having achieved a 2.1 or above from a Russell Group university

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £135k
• Bonus
• A range of flexible benefits including Health and Dental care, Critical Illness cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Emergency Dependent care, Life Assurance, and more
• Perks such as shopping discounts and the ability to work from home one day a week