Software Development Engineer (Trading & Risk Management)

Clearwater Analytics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain trading applications. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience with Python, strong teamwork skills, and a focus on client satisfaction. Responsibilities include designing quality code, mentoring team members, and engaging with clients. This position offers opportunities for growth and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software development experience using Python or any other OOP languages.
• Deep knowledge of software methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain quality code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly.
• Mentor new team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Strong teamwork skills

Exceptional analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Trading and Risk Management System (TRMS) team is responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining our front and back office trading web applications using Python, the proprietary Beacon Dependency Graph and Glint, the Beacon UI framework.

The successful candidate will contribute to the growth of the platform, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients.

The successful candidate will help TRMS continue to grow, exercising an eye for detail across all aspects of the development lifecycle while maintaining organization and good code hygiene. This Engineer should be able to effectively communicate both with internal teams and with clients. The successful candidate values teamwork and collaboration, as well as continuous learning and application of new technologies and trends. With progression in this track, the responsibilities expand to include leading teams, designing complex software systems, providing mentorship, and managing cross-functional integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, deploy, and maintain quality code that is simple, well-structured, clear, and well-tested.
• Effectively break down and solve complex problems that require research or collaboration.
• Communicate effectively, regardless of medium, audience, or timing.
• Work with internal and external clients to gather and analyze requirements and product enhancements
• Participate in code reviews and provide technical feedback to the team
• Strong command of multiple levels of automated testing (e.g., unit, integration, contract, end-to-end, etc.).
• Mentor new and less-experienced team members.

• Initiate design and feature discussions, advocating for improvements in software performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure the successful integration of software applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents quickly and effectively.
• Understand, respond to, and address customer needs and issues with empathy and timeliness.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Python or another typed, object-oriented programming language.
• Deep knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and typical architectural patterns.
• Experience with trading and risk management solutions
• Experience designing and building customer facing applications/components
• Self-starter who is enthusiastic for software work in a software-as-a-service company.

• Driven by client satisfaction.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage own time and deliver expected results on time.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional analytical skills.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 4+ years of software development experience using Python or any other OOP languages.