Senior Developer (Equity Markets) to create and launch research tools and models for an investm[...]

S.i. Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Senior Developer to create and launch research tools for investment clients. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in software development, particularly with Python and database design. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to translate business needs, implementing high-quality software solutions, and providing technical leadership. Familiarity with equity markets and systematic investment strategies is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer with a strong understanding of software design principles.
• Experience in the financial services industry, especially in fund management and capital markets.
• Familiarity with systematic investment strategies and equity research practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Public Equities group to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Design and develop high-quality software solutions using Python, .NET, and other technologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.

Skills

Software design principles

Algorithms

Data structures

Python

Database designing

SQL

Agile development

Capital Market / Investment experience

Education

CFA designation or master's degree

Tools

.NET

Java

C#.NET

Job description

Senior Developer (Equity Markets) to create and launch research tools and models for an investment client

Must haves

• 8+ years of experience working as a Software Developer, understanding software design principles, system design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience with Python, Database Designing and SQL
• Strong understanding of systematic investment strategies and equity research practices.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Capital Market / Investment experience

Nice to haves

• A CFA designation, master’s degree, or other relevant advanced education would be considered a strong asset.
• Experience with other languages such as Java or C#.NET would be considered an asset.
• Proven experience in the financial services industry, specifically in fund management and capital markets.
• Knowledge of systematic investment practices and public market products, trade workflow, and investment research would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Public Equities group to understand and translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions using Python, .NET and other technologies.
• Lead the design and implementation of key features and components of existing and new software systems.
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and other quality assurance practices to ensure the highest standard of quality is met in all deliverables.
• Coordinate solution design components with other technology teams, including the Operations, Data, and Infrastructure groups.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other team members.