Software Engineer - Systematic Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive hedge fund located in Watford is on the lookout for a Software Engineer. This opportunity allows recent STEM graduates to engage with industry veterans, contributing to impactful systems in an innovative and agile team environment. With a mentorship-driven culture, you'll enhance your skills while enjoying a hybrid working policy and market-leading benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working policy

Market-leading package with benefits and bonuses

Mentorship culture

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in a STEM discipline with at least 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, C++, Java, Python, or Golang.
• Strong problem-solving skills and interest in technology and finance.

Responsibilities

• Building and evolving systems that power trading and risk operations.
• Working with traders and quants to deliver meaningful tech solutions.
• Contributing to architectural discussions and tech strategy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

C#

C++

Java

Python

Golang

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Software Engineer - Systematic Hedge Fund, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 focusing on building high-impact systems in a business that values 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 technology professionals are supported, heard, and empowered.
• Make a direct impact across trading, risk, and operations—your code will influence all parts of the business.
• 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 at least 1 year of 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, including modern software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with databases, cloud, containerization, and testing is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an interest in technology and finance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively—bouncing ideas off colleagues, building consensus around a design, etc.