Senior C# Software Engineer | Pricing & Risk Analytics | 140k | Front Office | 3 days in office

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior C# Software Engineer to design advanced pricing and risk platforms. The role involves collaborating with Trading and Quantitative teams, architecting high-performance systems, and promoting software engineering standards. Candidates should have strong C# and Python expertise alongside experience with AWS and Terraform. This hybrid position allows for working both in the office and remotely, offering supervisory growth and a modern Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer specialized in C#.
• Understanding of derivative products and risk sensitivities.
• Ability to lead architectural discussion and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to architecture and design of technology solutions.
• Build and optimize scalable high-performance systems.
• Define and uphold software engineering standards.

Skills

C#

Python

AWS

Terraform

SQL Server

MongoDB

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Design Patterns

SOLID principles

TDD/BDD frameworks

Job description

Senior C# Software Engineer | Pricing & Risk Analytics | 140k | Front Office | 3 days in office

Location: London (Central) Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote) Sector:

Global Financial Services – High-Performance Analytics

The Mission: Architecting High-Performance Risk Engines

Our client is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their Analytics Development team, a group at the intersection of high-scale technology and quantitative finance. This is an opportunity to lead the design of advanced pricing and risk platforms, including a high-performance distributed computing system used for real-time market data and trading support.

You will collaborate directly with Trading and Quantitative teams, ensuring that complex business objectives are met through robust architecture and continuous innovation.

Your Impact

• Architectural Strategy: Contribute to the architecture and design of technology solutions that form the bedrock of the firm’s analytics.
• Distributed Systems: Build and optimize scalable, high-performance systems that evolve with the business.
• Best Practices: Define and uphold software engineering standards to ensure consistency and quality across the global team.
• Project Leadership: Work with the Development Manager to shape the roadmap and define strategic priorities for the Analytics squad.

The Technical Bar

• Core Languages: Expert in C# paired with a strong proficiency in Python.
• Domain Depth: A solid understanding of derivative products and risk sensitivities (Greeks).
• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with AWS, Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Data Engineering: Skilled in SQL Server and MongoDB databases.
• Rigor: Proven ability in software architecture using Design Patterns, SOLID principles, and TDD/BDD frameworks.

About You

• The Analytical Thinker: You possess exceptional mathematical and analytical abilities.
• The Collaborative Leader: You are approachable, self-efficient, and excel at building relationships with demanding stakeholders.
• The Resilient Engineer: You thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment where you take a high level of responsibility.

Why Join?

• High-Performance Focus: You will work on distributed computing systems that require deep software engineering expertise, not just standard business logic.
• Supervisory Growth: This is a supervisory position, offering a clear path for those looking to mentor junior developers and lead technical strategy.
• Modern Ecosystem: Engage in Agile ceremonies (Scrum) within a team that prioritizes robust architecture and innovative product development.