Software Engineer

Brevan Howard CFD LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevan Howard CFD LTD is seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement scalable trade processing and reporting systems. Candidates should have 5-10 years of Java experience along with proficiency in AWS and some knowledge of financial products like equity and swaps.

You'll work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with various teams to ensure the effective functioning of our trade capture systems. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Java programming experience.
• Experience with AWS cloud services (EKS, S3).
• Knowledge of financial products like equities, swaps, futures & fx.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable trade processing and reporting platform.
• Collaborate with trading tech and middle office operations.
• Ensure system reliability and effectiveness.

Skills

Java programming experience

Working with AWS cloud

Kafka messaging

Relational databases

Spring Boot

CI/CD methodologies

Agile & TDD

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Postgres

MongoDB

Apache Flink

Job description

## Software EngineerApplylocations: London (82)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101483**The Department:**Join the team that is responsible for designing, implementing & continuously evolving trade capture & middle office systems in our new fully systematic trading booking platform. The engineering team will work closely with trading tech, portfolio finance & middle office operations teams in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate must possess strong knowledge & experience of designing & implementing distributed and scalable multi-asset class (equities, swaps, futures & fx) trade booking, reconciliation and reporting systems using microservices architecture.The engineering team is part of systematic technology group responsible to design, implement and evolve systems required to enable the real time trade booking, t0/t1 reconciliations & reporting.**MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:*** Design, develop and evolve highly scalable & reliable trade processing, reconciliation & reporting platform.**WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND /TECHNICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:**EssentialDesirable* 5-10 years of Java programming experience* Experience working with AWS cloud (EKS, S3)* Experience working with Kafka messaging* Experience working with relational databases such as SQL server & Postgres* Experience working with Spring Boot* Experience with CI/CD methodologies (GitHub) and container-based packaging & deployment* BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline* Self-motivated, proactive* Ability to perform well under pressure* Enthusiastic, flexible and adaptable* Ability to work effectively independently as well as part of a team* Good interpersonal skills* Strong communication, problem solving & analytical skills* Extensive experience designing and building trade processing & reporting systems* Experience with Agile & TDD software development methodologies and a strong philosophy around automated test coverage* Knowledge of financial products equity, swaps, futures & fx* Experience working with NoSQL database Mongo DB* Experience working with Apache Flink### About Us**Who we are**Brevan Howard Investment Management is one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world, including pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, government agencies, private banks, and fund of funds. Brevan Howard was founded in 2002 and launched its flagship global macro strategy in April 2003. The firm currently manages over $34bn and engages predominantly in discretionary directional and relative value trading in fixed income, FX markets, and equities. BH Digital, a division within Brevan Howard that manages crypto and digital asset strategies was launched in 2022. The firm currently employs over 1,050 personnel worldwide, including over 400 investment professionals. This global presence gives Brevan Howard the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. Brevan Howard has won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance. The firm’s main hubs are in London, Jersey, Geneva, New York, Austin, Hong Kong, Singapore, Abu Dhabi and Bengaluru.**Why Join Our Team*** We combine a dedication to meeting our clients’ needs with a commitment to our people.* At Brevan Howard, you will find the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of a small firm with the infrastructure, technology and support of a large organisation.* We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our global community. From undergraduates to experienced professionals, we look for individuals who are intellectually curious, passionate and share our mission and principles.**Diversity and Inclusion**Brevan Howard is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals without regards to race, colour, religion, origin, age, sexual orientation, physical/mental disability/ long term health condition, marital status, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in the jurisdictions we operate.