Senior RAD Engineer – Trading systems

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

Job summary

A leading company in financial software development is seeking a software developer to join their dynamic team. You will be instrumental in developing high-performance solutions for front-office teams, requiring proficiency in programming and a solid understanding of financial derivatives. This role involves engaging with financial markets, implementing scalable systems, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of financial derivatives and markets.
• Solid understanding of options pricing models and volatility smile.
• Experience with interest rate products and sensitivity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and enhancement of software applications.
• Maintain and update documentation and support materials.
• Engage in regular alignment with the team’s project leader.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Architectural patterns

Options pricing models

Derivatives knowledge

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

.NET framework

C#

WPF

Angular

Unity

Spring

Prism

Castle

Job description

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

Skills

IT Required Skills:

Proficiency in object-oriented programming

Solid understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., n-tier, MVVM)

Preferred Skills:

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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