Core Quantitative Strategic Analytics Engineer

Deutsche Bank; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Life Assurance

30 days holiday

Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Deutsche Bank AG in London is seeking a Core Quantitative Strategic Analytics Engineer to help evolve the Kannon platform with C++ and Python. You will design, implement, and optimize core tooling, data layers, and interfaces used by cross-asset Strats teams.

The role emphasizes memory management, execution speed, and scalable architectures, with hybrid working and a strong focus on performance engineering within a leading global bank.

Formación

• Strong object-oriented programming experience in C++ and Python in a Linux environment.
• Deep knowledge of profiling, debugging, and analysis tools to diagnose CPU, memory, and I/O latency issues.
• Experience designing and scaling Redis caching and data structures for low latency.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze, design, and develop core platform functionality in C++ and Python, focusing on efficiency and memory management.
• Design, optimize, and maintain high-performance data layers with schema optimization and indexing.
• Configure and monitor Linux services to ensure high availability and low latency.
• Build and maintain valuation, risk, P&L, and calibration frameworks used cross-asset within the Kannon platform.

Conocimientos

C++

Python

Linux

Redis

MySQL

SQLite

Profiling

Debugging

APIs

Shared libraries

Herramientas

Redis

MySQL

SQLite

Linux utilities

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:Job Title Core Quantitative Strategic Analytics EngineerLocation LondonCorporate Title AssociateGroup Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of the Group Chief Operating Office (COO), acting as the bridge between the business divisions and infrastructure functions to deliver efficiency, control, and transformational goals across the organization.You will join the GSA team, which is responsible for delivering quantitative solutions across Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, and Private Banking. You will drive enhancements, extensions, and systemic optimizations of our strategic Kannon platform (primarily developed in C++ and Python). Working cross-business, you will design, build, and tune core functionality ranging from trade pricing and risk valuation to automated controls and high-performance backend infrastructure.We welcome applications from strong, performance-minded engineers across all industries, including those from outside the financial sector.What we’ll offer youA healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre.You can expect:Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for themCompetitive salary and non-contributory pension30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional daysLife Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefitsThe opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per yearYour key responsibilitiesAnalyze, design, and develop core platform functionality in C++ and Python, with a rigorous focus on code efficiency, memory management, and execution speed.Design, optimize, and maintain high-performance data layers. This includes schema optimization, index tuning, and query analysis in MySQL and SQLite3, alongside leveraging Redis for low-latency caching and in-memory data structures.Configure, monitor, and optimize various Linux services and applications underpinning the platform to ensure high availability, minimal latency, and optimal resource utilization.Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the entire application stack using profiling tools, refactoring legacy components, and simplifying complex systems.Build and maintain shared valuation, risk, P&L, marking, and calibration frameworks used cross-asset within the Kannon platform.Strengthen the core C++/Python interfaces, APIs, and shared libraries relied upon by downstream asset-class Strats teams.Your skills and experienceStrong professional experience in an object-oriented lprogramming anguage with deep technical proficiency in C++ and Python in a Linux environment.Designing and scaling Redis instances (caching strategies, memory eviction policies, and data persistence tuning).Deep familiarity with the Linux operating system, including configuring and optimizing system services, analyzing network/IO performance, and debugging system-level bottlenecks.Proven experience using profiling, debugging, and analysis tools to diagnose and resolve CPU, memory, and I/O latency issues.Good software architecture experience such as building shared libraries, frameworks, or platform components consumed by other developers.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex technical optimizations and system requirements clearly to stakeholders and downstream teams.Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputsHow we’ll support youTraining and development to help you excel in your careerCoaching and support from experts in your teamA culture of continuous learning to aid progressionA range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needsWe value diversity and as an equal opportunities’ employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)About usDeutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to be named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and has been awarded a Proud Employer Trailblazer Status from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers .If you have a disability, health condition, or require any adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to contact our Adjustments Concierge at [e-mail] to discuss. For more information about our recruitment process and available adjustments, please visit our Hiring Experience page.We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.