Front-Office Research Engineer: Data Pipelines & HPC

Queueco; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London is seeking a Research Engineer with strong software development skills. The role involves streamlining processes, processing market data, and maintaining a proprietary backtesting framework. An ideal candidate has three years of experience, strong skills in Python, Java, and SQL, and a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field. This position requires on-site presence and offers an attractive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive base salary

Performance-based bonus program

Comprehensive Private Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Defined contribution pension plan

28 days of paid annual leave

Complimentary lunch on Fridays

Budget for conferences and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in distributed/high-performance computing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Streamline existing processes and assist with implementation of quantitative strategies.
• Process, store, and retrieve extensive amounts of market data.
• Maintain and improve proprietary backtesting framework.

Skills

Python

Java

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis pipelines

Education

Master's or PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics, or engineering

Job description

A financial services company in London is seeking a Research Engineer with strong software development skills. The role involves streamlining processes, processing market data, and maintaining a proprietary backtesting framework. An ideal candidate has three years of experience, strong skills in Python, Java, and SQL, and a Master's or PhD in a quantitative field. This position requires on-site presence and offers an attractive salary and benefits package.