Software Engineer

Capstone Investment Advisors; London; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment advisory firm in London seeks a software developer to enhance their trading platform. The role emphasizes creating high-quality, scalable software for risk management while collaborating with a skilled technology team. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial software development and a strong foundation in computer science.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of working experience in the financial industry (buy or sell-side).
• Experience in building production-level software in at least two languages (Java, Python, C#).
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create state-of-the-art software for risk management and operational efficiencies.
• Design, build, and maintain a global trading platform focusing on performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with other engineers to tackle complex technical challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

C#

SQL databases

C++

Job description

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Responsibilities:

1. Create state-of-the-art software to propel risk management, enable operational efficiencies, and empower decision-making across various investment strategies.
2. Design, build, and maintain the firm’s global trading platform with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
3. Own the end-to-end development process by working closely with stakeholders to understand problems, create a strategy, and deliver thoroughly tested and elegant solutions.
4. Collaborate with other skilled engineers across the technology team and the firm to tackle complex technical challenges.

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
2. Experience in building production-level software in at least two of the following languages: Java, Python, C#.
3. Experience with SQL databases.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Collaborative team player with strong verbal communication skills.
6. 6+ years of working experience in the financial industry (buy or sell-side).

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

1. Experience building enterprise solutions in C++.
2. Direct experience working with at least one financial asset class.
3. Strong quantitative skills and experience in statistical analysis.

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment welcoming people of different backgrounds. We consider applications without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.

Base Salary Range: $, – $, (depending on years of experience) USD