Market Data Engineer (Contract)

G-Research; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative research firm seeks a Software Engineer in London. The role involves designing high-performance distributed systems and transforming systems to support growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in modern C++ and C#, working in a high-performance Linux environment. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive team dedicated to fostering talent.

Qualifications

• Experience in modern C++ and C# development.
• Experience working in a high-performance Linux environment.
• Python experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transform systems to scale for growth ambitions.
• Design high-performance distributed systems.
• Build bespoke data processing libraries.
• Generate market data aggregates for research.
• Onboard relevant reference data for end-to-end stack.

Skills

Modern C++ development

C# development

High-performance Linux environment

Python

Job description

Overview

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. This role is based in our new Soho Place office - opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.

The role

Engineering underpins our continued growth and success, and we are committed to recruiting and developing the world\'s best Engineers. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Transforming our systems to scale to our growth ambitions
• Designing high-performance distributed systems with an eye for detail and pragmatism
• Building out bespoke data processing libraries to help onboard new markets
• Generating market data aggregates to be consumed for research and trading
• Helping onboard relevant reference data to make the stack work end-to-end

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Modern C++ and C# development experience
• Experience working in a high-performance Linux environment

Python experience would be beneficial.

Please note that contract applications for London based roles at G-Research are handled by one of our third party recruitment partners, so your application will be managed through them.

Inclusion and accommodation

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section