Senior Software Engineer : Elite Global Trading Firm : London : £200k

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading and investment firm in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing technology teams. The role emphasizes full stack development with a particular focus on back-end technologies, and offers significant impact in strategic decisions and project management. This elite position provides top-end salary and bonuses and demands a robust engineering background in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong programming expertise, especially in Python and C++.

Qualifications

• Experience in full stack engineering with a strong focus on back-end development.
• Proficiency in Python and C++ is essential.
• Experience in finance or fintech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the global platform and applications.
• Lead a small, globally dispersed team on greenfield projects.
• Influence high-class trading teams with technology.

Skills

Python

C++

Full stack engineering

High-speed data systems

Trading exposure

Education

Computer Science degree

Job description

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Senior Software Engineer : Elite Global Trading Firm : London : £200k, London (City of London)

Client:

Hunter Bond

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

6

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

London-based, global trading and investment firm/fintech are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join and lead one of their growing technology teams. The ideal candidate will influence high-class trading teams and gain market-leading exposure from both engineering and business perspectives. Engineering teams are empowered to be a major part of investment strategies, using technology to shape future trading, with engineers treated as important as trade execution experts.

This position is full stack with a bias towards back-end development. You will manage and develop the global platform and applications, with opportunities to lead a small, globally dispersed team. The role involves greenfield projects and significant impact.

• Full stack engineering, with strong back-end and front-end experience
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Trading or Front Office trading exposure
• Experience with high-speed data systems, similar to Market Data technology
• Computer Science degree or equivalent

Finance or fintech experience is preferred, but applications from other industries are welcome.

Apply now for more details and immediate consideration for interview. This is an elite position with an elite firm, offering top-end salary and bonuses.