Senior Software Engineer. Investment Management. Front Office Fixed Income. Python/AWS. ££140,0[...]

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Fixed Income Front Office team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on next-generation cloud-based applications that support Portfolio Managers and Analysts. You'll be involved in the full software development lifecycle, tackling sophisticated challenges while collaborating with a diverse team. With a focus on innovation and quality, you'll contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with cutting-edge technologies, this is the place for you.

Benefits

13% Pension

Hybrid Work Model

Career Development Opportunities

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience in a financial context.
• Expertise in Python and Java with cloud deployment experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, high-reliability applications.
• Solve complex problems impacting business value.

Skills

Python

Java

Test-Driven Development

Cloud Infrastructure

Linux

Database Technologies

Education

Computer Science Degree

Mathematics Degree

Engineering Degree

Tools

AWS

Apache Airflow

PostgreSQL

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Senior Software Engineer. Investment Management. Front Office Fixed Income. Python/AWS. ££140,000 + 10% Guaranteed Bonus + Benefits (i.e. 13% pension. Hybrid 2 Days a week in Central London office., london (city of london)

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Client:

CommuniTech Recruitment Group

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer. Investment Management. Front Office Fixed Income. Python/AWS. ££140,000 + 10% Guaranteed Bonus + Benefits (i.e. 13% pension. Hybrid 2 Days a week in Central London office.

My client is a top tier Asset Management house based in St Pauls.

The Fixed Income 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 their 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.

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

The firm has made a significant investment in the future of our technology and data. They have a big vision of what they can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. They hold collaboration as a core tenet of how they accomplish their goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach, working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? They are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel them to great heights. We encourage you to apply!

• 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, please send a CV for immediate consideration