Software Engineer - Build a new Market Data Platform at a growing systematic hedge fund.

Saragossa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology firm based in London seeks a passionate software developer to join a team focused on building an innovative market data platform. You will work on integrating various data sources and enhancing real-time analytics capabilities to support high-frequency trading. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python or C, alongside a strong background in financial market data handling. This role offers exciting projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with market data platforms is essential.
• Passion for building and supporting data-driven applications.
• Familiar with high-frequency trading concepts.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a market data platform.
• Integrate various data sources including proprietary feeds.
• Work on building APIs and a data lake solution.

Skills

Python

C#

Financial data handling

Real-time data processing

Job description

Are you a software developer who enjoys working with financial markets and innovative technology?

Spun out of one of the most successful hedge funds globally, you'll get the chance to work with likeminded people on an innovative project.

You’ll join a team of 4 to contribute to the build of a greenfield market data platform that will enhance how this systematic fund will trade and analyse global markets.

You'll integrate various data sources, including financial data, alternative data, and proprietary feeds. Real-time data processing and analytics will be a key part of your work, enabling to support high-frequency trading and quick decision‑making.

Ideally, you’ll have worked with market data platforms using Python or C#.

Whilst continuously adopting new technologies, you’ll be working on up‑and‑coming projects such as :

• Building a new API for the market data platform.
• Writing a data dictionary for the platform.
• Adopting S3 for a datalake solution.

If you're developer with a passion for building and supporting market data platforms, apply or reach out via email : [e-mail]

No up-to-date CV required.