SRE - Fixed Income

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in London is seeking a Consultant experienced in programming, specifically C++ or Java. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining data services for fixed income trading. Key tasks include optimizing databases and creating APIs for researchers and traders. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in both Linux and Windows programs, along with a passion for electronic trading systems. This is an entry-level, full-time role in the Information Technology sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent coding skills in C++ or Java are essential.
• Experience with Kdb+/q is a plus.
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows programming environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time data services and analytical libraries for fixed income.
• Build and optimize time-series databases for trading, risk, and research.
• Create APIs and tools for quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers.
• Contribute to trading infrastructure, including simulation and back-testing platforms.

Skills

C++

Java

Kdb+/q

Linux programming

Windows programming

Tools

Linux

Windows

Job description

Consultant | Selby Jennings London | Connecting Top Talent with Leading Financial Firms

Our client, a world-leading systematic and quantitative trading tier one hedge fund, is looking for an SRE for their London office. The role requires the individual to be skilled in programming using a high-level language and you will be sitting in their fixed income desk. You will be responsible for creating automated solutions and troubleshooting production issues related to Fixed Income data platforms.

To succeed in this role, you should have experience working within front office environments and electronic trading systems and excellent coding skills in C++ or Java in addition Kdb/q is a plus.

The candidate will be part of the Fixed Income Data Platform team, responsible for the following:

• Develop new and maintain existing real‑time data services and analytical libraries for fixed income trading business
• Build and optimize time‑series databases that support trading, risk, and research systems.
• Create APIs and tools to support quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers
• Contribute to trading infrastructure including simulation and back‑testing platforms

Requirements:

• Excellent coding skills in C++ or Java. Experience with Kdb+/q is a plus
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows programming environments
• Development experience in front office/electronic trading systems and a desire to immerse oneself in all facets of fixed income trading

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

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