Senior Developer. Fixed Income Attribution. Front office. Python/ Java/ AWS. £140,000 + 15% Gua[...]

CommuniTech Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Developer to join their dynamic Front Office technology team. This role involves building next-generation cloud-based applications that enhance capabilities for Portfolio Managers and Analysts. With a focus on delivering high-quality performance attribution results, you'll tackle sophisticated challenges in a collaborative environment. The position offers the chance to work with modern technologies, engage in the full software development lifecycle, and contribute to impactful projects. If you are ready to take on ambitious work and grow your skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong academic background.
• Expertise in Java and Python, with experience in cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and deliver high reliability and scalability solutions.
• Solve complex problems impacting business value.

Skills

Software Engineering

Java

Python

AWS

Linux

Test-Driven Development

Database Technologies

Data Orchestration

ETL/ELT Workflows

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Apache Airflow

AWS Step Functions

Job description

Senior Developer. Fixed Income Attribution. Front office. Python/ Java/ AWS. £140,000 + 15% Guaranteed Bonus + Benefits. Hybrid 2 Days a week central London.

My client is a top tier Fixed Income Asset Management house.

Their Front Office technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer in building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by our Portfolio Managers, Analysts and Quants, using modern web/cloud technologies. More specifically, this role is within the Fixed Income Attribution team who are focused on delivering high quality performance attribution results in the daily workflow of Portfolio Managers.

This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle – from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end-product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people.

We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because that is how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university.
• 5+ years of progressive software engineering experience
• Expert knowledge in one or more general-purpose programming languages (e.g., Java, Python) and related popular libraries
• Experience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers.
• Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages
• Strong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server
• Strong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable code

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment Bank
• A solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital markets
• Computer Science, Math, or Financial Engineering degree
• Strong knowledge of data orchestration technologies – e.g., Apache Airflow, Dagster, AWS Step Functions
• Understanding of ETL/ELT workflows, data modeling, and performance optimization for both batch and real-time processing.

Role Responsibilities

• Innovate, design, and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability, and extensibility
• Solve unique problems that have a broad impact and delivery of business value
• Deliver within a team and as an individual developer
• Demonstrate hands-on capability to drive components to delivery
• Advocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impact

Business and Analytical Skills

• Shows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain – Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc.
• Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts, and quants
• Balances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problems
• Makes decisions that are cognizant of the firm’s broader business strategy

Technical Skills

• Performs as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others in such practices
• Demonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniques
• Conversant in multiple technologies and learns quickly
• Experienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. real-time, batch, orchestration)
• Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs, or implementation to a non-technical audience
• Stays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriately

If you are interested to learn more, please send a CV for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology