Sr. Front Office Software Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sr. Front Office Software Engineer to join their London team. In this pivotal role, you will develop cutting-edge software to enhance risk management and support diverse investment strategies. Collaborating with top-tier engineers, you will design and maintain a robust trading platform, ensuring performance and reliability. This role requires a strong background in Java and Python, along with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the financial sector. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side).
• Experience building production-level software in Java and Python.

Responsibilities

• Create software to enhance risk management and decision-making.
• Design and maintain the global trading platform for performance and reliability.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

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Refined Job Description:

Job Title: Sr. Front Office Software Engineer, London

Client:

Capstone Investment Advisors

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

9

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Create state-of-the-art software to propel risk management and empower decision-making across various investment strategies.
• Design, build, and maintain the firm’s global trading platform focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Own the end-to-end development process by collaborating with stakeholders to understand problems, develop strategies, and deliver thoroughly tested, elegant solutions.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers across the technology team and the firm to tackle complex technical challenges.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in building production-level software in Java and Python.
• Experience working with at least one financial asset class.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with strong verbal communication skills.
• 8+ years of experience in the financial industry (buy or sell side).

Bonus Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience building enterprise solutions in C++.
• Deep product knowledge in the Equity or Fixed Income asset classes.

Company Values:

Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment welcoming people of diverse backgrounds. Applications are considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, religion, gender, age, disability, etc.

Salary Range:

USD, depending on years of experience.