Engineering - Software Engineer - Vice President - London

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment banking firm in Camden Town is seeking a skilled developer to work on their in-house C++ distributed database. You will develop core functionalities, collaborate with users for data analytics needs, and enhance operational tools. The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of experience in high-performance software development using C++ or Java, as well as strong problem-solving capabilities and effective communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Training and development opportunities

Wellness and personal finance offerings

Qualifications

• 3 - 8 years' experience developing high-performance software in C++ or Java.
• Effective communicator in both written and verbal mediums.
• Ability to balance multiple, time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop the core of our in-house C++ distributed database.
• Work with the front office and external users to meet business needs.
• Develop operational tools to solve infrastructure issues.

Skills

C++

Java

Data analytics

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

SQL/No-SQL databases

Linux

Job description

Who We Are

Market Data Engineering is part of the firm's Data Engineering group handling global access to financial market data sourced both internally and externally from the firm. The team is currently undertaking a project to revolutionize data ingestion, curation and distribution and is looking for talented engineers to ensure delivery success! Your Impact This is a rare opportunity to work on the internals of a time‑series database engine for real‑time data. With capture rates of over 1 Tb per day, and data stores containing over 1 Pb, this requires highly efficient, scalable software. We are looking for a developer with strong technical skills, who would like innovate using the latest ideas in distributed computing to drive the platform forwards. The database is used by trading desks and other users for the recording and analysis of market data. We work closely with these users to meet their needs in terms of timely data access and processing. We are developer‑maintainers and hence develop all the tools to deploy and maintain the infrastructure ourselves. We are a key part of GS's financial cloud strategy.

How You Will Fulfil Your Potential

Responsibilities

• Develop the core of our in‑house C++ distributed database so it can fulfil its goals in terms of performance and scalability
• Work with the front office and external users to meet business needs for data analytics and performance
• Develop and improve our operational tools to solve infrastructure issues and analyse performance bottlenecks
• Provide support for our global infrastructure

Experience

• 3 - 8 years' experience developing high‑performance software in C++ or Java

Qualifications

• A strong desire to produce organised, readable and maintainable software
• Effective communicator in both written and verbal mediums
• Proven problem solving ability with critical and creative thinking
• Ability to balance multiple, time‑sensitive projects while maintaining a longer term, strategic focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Java, Python, Javascript, SQL/No‑SQL databases, Docker, Kubernetes
• Strong Linux knowledge
• Experience with AWS, terraform, or CDK.
• A passion for taking ownership of a software stack and developing it to its full potential
• Prior experience working on electronic trading systems, data feeds or database engines

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