Software Engineer – Developer Tooling

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

Job summary

Optiver seeks a Software Engineer to enhance developer workflows within their Developer Excellence team in London. This role focuses on building tools and platforms to improve development processes, leveraging modern technologies like AI-assisted tools and integrated developer environments. Join a collaborative team dedicated to optimizing software tools and productivity in a fast-paced financial environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

27 paid vacation days plus UK public holidays

Daily breakfast and lunch, support for commuting expenses

Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and fitness membership

Opportunities for training and attending conferences

International transfer opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• Experience coding in Python with a track record of delivering scalable, reliable software.
• Skilled in building developer-facing tools such as IDE extensions and command-line utilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of consistent development environments across languages and teams.
• Contribute to the evolution of the source code platform and build integrations.
• Create metrics to measure developer productivity and improve workflows.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Developer Tools

AI-assisted Development

Workflow Design

GitHub

Job description

Software Engineer – Developer Tooling, London

Client:

Optiver

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

56358149b4ed

Job Views:

7

Posted:

14.07.2025

Expiry Date:

28.08.2025

Job Description:

Optiver is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Developer Excellence team in London, focusing on building tools and platforms that enhance developer workflows. This role involves creating high-quality developer environments, including IDEs, plugins, and AI assistants, to improve how engineers write, test, and run code daily.

We seek a strong engineer passionate about improving developer experience, familiar with modern tooling and workflows, and experienced in implementing productivity improvements. You will join a global team dedicated to enhancing every aspect of the developer experience at Optiver.

What you’ll do:

• Drive the adoption of consistent development environments across languages and teams, emphasizing reproducibility and quick onboarding.
• Support integration of AI-assisted tools like code generation and AI coding agents.
• Contribute to the evolution of our source code platform, building and maintaining integrations and automations.
• Define and develop metrics to measure developer productivity and guide improvements.
• Create integrations with documentation systems and code search tools for quick information access.
• Build and maintain tooling such as IDE extensions, command-line tools, and container workflows to streamline development.
• Partner with teams to identify workflow friction and design solutions to improve setup, speed, and productivity.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging developer tools to guide adoption of best practices.

What you'll get:

You’ll join a collaborative and excellence-driven culture, surrounded by curious thinkers and problem solvers. Motivated by continuous improvement, you'll thrive in a high-performance environment with talented colleagues tackling challenging problems in financial markets.

• A competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• 27 paid vacation days plus UK public holidays
• Daily breakfast and lunch, plus support for commuting expenses
• Private medical insurance, pension scheme, and fitness membership
• Opportunities for training and attending conferences and tech events
• International transfer opportunities for global career growth

Who you are:

• Strong engineering instincts and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
• Experience coding in Python with a track record of delivering scalable, reliable, high-quality software, and familiarity with C++ and C#
• Skilled in building developer-facing tools such as IDE extensions (e.g., for VSCode), command-line utilities, and internal platforms
• Experience integrating AI-assisted development tools into workflows
• Familiar with source code platforms like GitHub and building workflows to improve developer experience
• Proficient in defining and using developer productivity metrics to inform priorities

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to improve markets by providing liquidity, accurate pricing, transparency, and stability under all conditions. We focus on safeguarding healthy, efficient markets for all participants. As a leading market maker, we partner with over 70 exchanges worldwide.

What you'll get:

As previously described, a collaborative, innovative environment with numerous benefits including competitive pay, holidays, health benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Diversity statement:

Optiver is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Application instructions:

Apply directly via the form below. For questions, contact our Recruiter team. We do not require assistance from third-party agencies.

Additional notes:

If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. Check our Blog for more info. Do not provide bank or payment details when applying. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.