senior RAD developer | London, UK

LunaLogic; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LunaLogic, a consultancy specializing in financial services, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer for their IT division. Join a dynamic team developing high-performance software solutions for major financial operations, utilizing your expertise in programming and financial systems to drive meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming and architectural patterns.
• Knowledge of financial markets, commodities, and pricing models.
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of software applications in market operations.
• Maintain documentation and participate in performance reviews.
• Support front-office users and integrate pricing tools.

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming

Architectural Patterns

Communication Skills

Interest in Global Markets

Education

Financial Derivatives Knowledge

Experience with Options Pricing Models

Tools

.NET

C#

WPF

Angular

Job description

Lunalogic UK is a consultancy firm specializing in financial services and IT. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join one of our strategic teams embedded within the IT division of a major financial institution in London. You will join a dynamic team that develops and maintains high-performance software solutions used primarily by front-office teams (trading, sales, structuring), while also supporting control and support functions when needed. The mission involves contributing to the design and implementation of scalable, efficient, and robust systems within a global and cross-functional environment.

Main Objectives

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of software applications used in market operations
• Maintain and regularly update documentation and support materials
• Participate in annual performance reviews and engage in regular alignment with the team’s project leader

IT and Strong Skills

Required:

• Proficiency in object-oriented programming
• Solid understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., n-tier, MVVM)

Preferred:

• Experience with the .NET framework, C#, WPF, Angular
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Unity, Spring, Prism, or Castle

Business and Technical Exposure

• Experience in financial markets, ideally with commodities (e.g. oil, gas, power)
• Solid understanding of derivatives, options pricing, Greeks, and volatility modeling
• Familiarity with interest rate and curve construction concepts
• Ability to support front-office users and integrate pricing tools

Soft Skills

• Strong interest in global markets and financial systems
• Proactive mindset and fast-learning capabilities
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and business-oriented
• Capacity to operate effectively in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment

Mandatory Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of financial derivatives and markets
• Solid understanding of options pricing models and volatility smile construction
• Familiarity with exotic, path-dependent options
• Experience with interest rate products: curve building, bootstrapping, IRS pricing, sensitivity analysis
• Background in commodities markets is a plus

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