Software Engineer - Systematic Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive hedge fund as a Software Engineer in Chelmsford. This role is perfect for recent STEM graduates looking to work in a collaborative and mentorship-driven environment. Contribute to impactful systems that shape operations and trading, all while benefiting from a flexible hybrid work policy and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Market leading package with benefits and bonuses

Mentorship culture with commitment to career development

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 1 year experience in software engineering.
• Knowledge of programming with structured languages.
• Strong complex problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Building and evolving key systems for trading and risk operations.
• Working with traders and quants to deliver tech solutions.
• Participating in architectural discussions and team support.

Skills

Programming

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

STEM Degree

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Python

Golang

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04.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Client

Tempest Vane Partners is proud to partner with a progressive, technology-first hedge fund that actively fosters mentorship in engineering. They are a Systematic Hedge fund that focuses on building high-impact systems in a business that values both innovation and balance.

They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their team and be part of something great.

This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a close-knit, agile team where your contributions matter from day one. You’ll work alongside industry veterans who prioritize mentorship and believe in building a workplace where everyone has a seat at the table.

What You’ll Get:

• Join a tech-forward hedge fund with a startup mindset and strong financial backing.
• Work in an environment where people in technology are supported, heard, and empowered.
• Make a direct impact across the business from trading, risk, and operations—your code will touch every part of the business.
• An opportunity to build solutions in an agile, collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning and innovation.
• A flexible hybrid working policy.
• Market leading package with benefits and bonuses.
• Mentorship culture with a strong commitment to career development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Building and evolving key systems that power trading and risk operations.
• Working directly with traders, quants, marketing, and middle-office to deliver meaningful tech solutions.
• Contributing to architectural discussions and tech strategy.
• Being part of a supportive team environment with shared responsibility, including participation in a team-wide support rota.

What You’ll Bring:

• Recent graduate in a STEM discipline with a minimum of 1 year experience in software engineering.
• Knowledge of programming with experience in a structured language such as C#, C++, Java, Python or Golang.
• Knowledge of coding fundamentals e.g. modern software design principles, data structures & algorithms.
• Experience with databases, cloud, containerisation and testing is beneficial.
• Strong complex problem-solving skills, with an interest in technology and finance.
• Great communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team – bouncing ideas off colleagues, building consensus around a design etc.