Front Office Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software engineer to enhance their internal fixed income pricing platform. In this role, you will design and build scalable software solutions that empower decision-making and optimize risk management across various investment strategies. Collaborating closely with investment teams and fellow engineers, you will tackle complex technical challenges while leveraging your expertise in Java and C++. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial sector and work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on software development.
• Strong understanding of Fixed Income products and enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain an internal fixed income pricing platform.
• Collaborate with investment teams to deliver tested solutions.

Skills

Java

C++

SQL

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Industry Experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Design, build, and maintain the firm’s internal fixed income pricing platform, focusing on accuracy, performance, and scalability.
2. Work closely with investment teams to deliver thoroughly tested and elegant solutions for their requests and strategies.
3. Create state-of-the-art software that propels risk management and empowers decision-making across various investment strategies.
4. Collaborate with other highly skilled engineers across the technology team and the firm to tackle complex technical challenges.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in building production-level software in Java.
• Basic experience in building production software in C++.
• Basic understanding of Fixed Income products.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong verbal communication skills and experience working with stakeholders.
• 5+ years of working experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side).
• Degree in a quantitative or engineering discipline such as computer science, math, physics, or engineering.

BONUS SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of working experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side).
• Deep knowledge in building enterprise solutions in C++.
• Deep product knowledge in the Fixed Income asset class.