Senior Data Platform Engineer (Trading Systems)

G MASS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investment Manager in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for an initial 6-month role that could lead to permanent employment. The position involves working within a core engineering team to develop and enhance data and infrastructure platforms supporting systematic trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java or Python, possess strong problem-solving skills, and work effectively in a data-driven environment. Salary up to £100k available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience using Java or Python.
• Strong Linux and Git knowledge.
• Experience with modern databases, e.g. Postgres, MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance large-scale data and infrastructure platforms.
• Build and maintain systems for processing large volumes of data.
• Work closely with researchers, traders, and engineers.

Skills

Java

Python

Linux

Git

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a quantitative/technical field

Tools

Postgres

MongoDB

Kafka

ArcticDB

Job description

A leading Investment Manager in the UK is seeking an experienced Software Engineer for an initial 6-month role that could lead to permanent employment. The position involves working within a core engineering team to develop and enhance data and infrastructure platforms supporting systematic trading strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Java or Python, possess strong problem-solving skills, and work effectively in a data-driven environment. Salary up to £100k available.