Senior Market Data Engineer - Low-Latency Platform

Pimco; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is seeking a Senior Market Data Engineer to manage their market data ingestion platform. The role involves defining the market data architecture, managing vendor connectivity, and leading multi-location teams. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in investment management, strong proficiency in Java and Python, and expertise in low-latency systems. A Bachelor’s degree in computer science is required, and higher degrees are preferred.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in investment management focusing on low‑latency systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Python.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and cloud platform experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the market data architecture.
• Manage vendor connectivity.
• Lead multi-location teams.
• Oversee low‑latency systems.

Skills

Java

Python

Analytical skills

Experience with cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

Senior Market Data Engineer – Low-Latency Platform

Employer: PIMCO Europe Ltd.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference Number: afc2e79b-357c-5eea-8f62-5d5f7687b1d0

Job Details

A leading global asset management firm in Greater London is seeking a senior strategic leader for their market data ingestion and distribution platform.

Responsibilities

• Define the market data architecture.
• Manage vendor connectivity.
• Lead multi-location teams.
• Oversee low‑latency systems.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience in investment management with a focus on low‑latency systems.
• Proficiency in Java and Python.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science (higher degrees preferred).