Software Engineer – Cumberland/FICC Options Desk Tools

DRW; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm seeks a Software Engineer to develop proprietary trading platforms for delta one and FICC options. The role involves collaborating with traders, designing full-stack systems, and requires proficiency in languages like Java and Python. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in low-latency programming and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience with Java or Python.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Experience with low-latency, high message rate network.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining trading tools for delta one store of value.
• Collaborating with trading desks and supporting business units.
• Providing on-call support as needed.

Skills

Java

Python

Linux

Data Analysis

Event Processing

Concurrent Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Software Engineer – Cumberland/FICC Options Desk Tools

Location: London

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over three decades of experience, combining sophisticated technology and exceptional talent to operate in markets worldwide. We value autonomy and agility, operating with our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade various asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities, and Energy in major global markets. We have expanded into non-traditional strategies such as real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets, leveraging our expertise and technology.

We foster a culture of respect, curiosity, and open-mindedness. Our team members share the belief that success depends not just on what we do but also on how we do it. DRW is committed to high standards of integrity, innovation, and challenging consensus.

We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join our team of talented technologists. You will be responsible for building a proprietary delta one store of value and FICC options trading platform. Your role will encompass requirements gathering (collaborating directly with traders), design, development, implementation, testing, and production support. You will develop familiarity with delta one store of value (FX, metals, cryptocurrencies) and options markets.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining trading tools for delta one store of value and FICC options trading desks, designing and supporting full-stack systems in multiple languages (Python, Java, Rust, Typescript)
• Collaborating with trading desks and supporting business units
• Working with both greenfield and legacy code, assisting in taking proof of concept ideas to production
• Providing on-call support as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience with Java or Python, or demonstrated ability to learn new languages quickly
• Experience with low-latency, high message rate network and concurrent programming
• Proficiency in Linux environments
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of hardware/software interactions
• Knowledge of complex systems and distributed programming
• Proficiency in data analysis and event processing
• Ability to work comfortably across multiple programming languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

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