Senior Software Engineer – Data Engineering

Contract duration:- 6 months initially (with extension available for the right person)

Location:- London EC4

Hybrid working:3 days per week in office + 2 days WFH

Rate: £650 inside IR35

Join our Data Engineering team at the heart of a quantitative investment firm, powering the infrastructure which drives our systematic trading strategies and cutting-edge discretionary research. You’ll help architect a multi-petabyte scale estate, processing billions of datapoints daily from thousands of data sources. Our stack combines Java and Python, with foundations of Kafka, ArcticDB, MongoDB, and more.

What you bring to the role

• Experience working with large scale messaging and downsampling solutions
• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics
• 5-7 years of professional experience in software engineering with Java or Python as your primary language and knowledge of both
• Proficient on Linux platforms and strong understanding of Git
• Deep knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies such as Iceberg, Postgres, or MongoDB
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and gather requirements from stakeholders

Advantageous to have

• Familiarity with distributed systems and orchestration

• Experience with performance optimization and large-scale data processing

• Contributions to open-source projects

• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)

My client, one of the world’s leading hedge funds, is in search of an experienced Quantitative Developer to join them in a team-lead capacity. This role requires technical and managerial skills with an emphasis on hands-on work. This leader would set technical direction and provide guidance to a small team of Quantitative Developers. The ideal candidate is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low-latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. This team works directly with the firm’s central trading teams, and by leading the construction and maintenance of this high-performance infrastructure, this Team Lead will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, ensuring the best possible execution performance.

Job Duties

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of quantitative developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems.
• Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm’s overall execution performance.
• Enhance the platform’s efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.
• Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability.
• Assist in building and maintaining automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools.
• Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 12+ years of cumulative professional experience in software development.
• 7+ years of professional experience in a front-office, financial services environment, with a proven track record as a senior contributor or technical lead.
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++, including:
  • Proficiency with new features of C++17 and C++20
  • Proficiency with multithreading and asynchronous environments
• Strong understanding of low-latency and real-time system design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of Linux system internals and networking.
• Strong financial experience across multiple asset classes, with a focus on real-time low-latency trading systems for equities and futures.
• Familiarity with python for quantitative research and data-oriented processing.
• Familiarity with analysis of execution algorithm performance.

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you’d like more information, please get in touch:

George Hutchinson-Binks
george.hutchinson-binks@oxfordknight.co.uk
(+44) 07885 545220
linkedin.com/in/george-hutchinson-binks-a62a69252

Hedge Fund background essential

C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space.
Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation.

Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology

We are in search of a Quantitative Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing low latency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm’s central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading opportunities across businesses and regions, allowing the best possible execution performance.

Job Duties

• Development of execution algorithms, order management systems, strategy containers, connectivity, and messaging systems.
• Work directly with central trading teams to optimize the firm’s overall execution performance.
• Enhance the platform’s efficiency by utilizing network and systems programming, along with other advanced techniques to reduce latency.
• Create systems, interfaces, and tools for historical market data and trading simulations to boost research productivity and system testability.
• Assist in building and maintaining our automated tests, performance benchmark framework, and other tools
• Collaborate closely with trading teams to gather requirements and develop solutions in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in a Front Office, financial services environment as a senior contributor
• 10+ years cumulative, professional experience
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++

Permanent role - Central London based - 5 days a week in the office

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Investment Banking - Low Latency C++ Developer - financial markets/Linux/Scripting/low latency/TCP/IP

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
We are looking for a C++ developer to be part of the low latency development team. The team provides industry leading low-latency trading services for our clients, utilizing FPGA, C++ and Java technologies. The candidate will be focusing on the C++ components.

The ideal candidate:
Is motivated by working in a high performing team,
Is flexible to change of work streams as business priorities change or problems arise,
Likes to learn from others as well as improve and invent,
Knows that the only way to make things better is to do it, not to just talk about it.
Candidate must enjoy working in an agile development environment, where the measure of success is the swift and frequent delivery of useful software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, design, develop, document, test, deploy, and support new and existing features/modules

SKILLS & EXPERIENCES ASSESSMENT
7+ years of C/C++ development experience
Experience with financial markets/clients
Experience with order entry gateway development.
Experience with market data
Reasonable knowledge of Linux
Some Scripting knowledge
Interest and some knowledge of principles of developing for low latency
Relationship Builder
Ability to work under pressure to meet targets
Understanding of TCP/IP protocol a plus

Permanent role - hybrid working - Central London based

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ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Role profile:

Job Description Summary

Working on the existing WMX platform and build outstanding index/benchmark product capabilities and production processes.

Collaborate with the product, research, partnerships, governance and policy, sales strategy, operations, marketing, and other teams to create innovative technical solutions for RBSL.

Work closely with the product delivery team to align delivery priority/timelines with business and client expectations

Coach and train junior software engineers in WMX team to grow into SMEs.

Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Demonstrates significant knowledge of a single or multiple technologies and advises on design, development and implementation
• Advances tools and applications by producing clean and efficient code and reviews others’ code when required
• Promoting an open and inclusive culture, holding responsibility for motivation, retention and performance management, and leads by example
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge and expertise in software development and is regarded as the SME in their domain. Develops knowledge of other domains to understand linkages and dependencies
• Understands the tech strategy and culture, and how this impacts own work as well as adjacent teams
• Develops an understanding of the market and LSEG’s commercial position in it
• Leads the delivery of critical projects, coaching team members to be productive with little direction; delegating and reviewing work when required
• Works with architects to decompose a solution into Epics
• Adapts existing patterns to develop robust solutions
• Leads timely design work and planning for Epics breaking them down to journeys with product owners and quality leads
• Continues to build and develop strong relationships with senior collaborators (internally and externally), representing LSEG appropriately. Promotes collaboration between and within teams and communicates sophisticated information clearly to all audiences
• Continues to develop technology and industry expertise through certifications, professional qualifications and networking events as well as invest in creating development opportunities for the team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional qualification or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of at least one popular programming language (Java, C++, Python)
• Significant experience in a software development and delivery role
• Interest in and understanding of the digital asset domain including current trends, L1 and L2 protocols, centralized and de-centralized applications and services.
• Knowledge of blockchain protocols including tokenization standards, smart contracts, wallets and private key custody. Hands on experience preferred .
• In-depth knowledge of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and AWS cloud platform, with comprehensive understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
• Familiar with database knowledge, better on Postgres, Oracle.
• Understanding Design Pattern, UML well
• Some experience of Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, delivery management, and / or Emerging Technology and Governance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Advocate for and implement automation to streamline operational processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective collaboration across functional teams

Career Stage:
Manager

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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Relocation and Sponsorship Opportunities

Several leading technology-driven trading firms are seeking talented Rust Software Engineers to help build ultra-low-latency, high-throughput systems that power cutting-edge trading across both traditional markets and the digital asset landscape.

This is an opportunity to work on mission-critical, latency-sensitive codebases where every nanosecond counts while contributing to systems that operate at global scale and handle massive throughput.

These opportunities are based in Singapore, Hong Kong and London.

Strong experience with Rust in production

• Background in high-performance systems, ideally in trading, crypto exchanges, HFT, DeFi infrastructure, or real-time systems
• Deep understanding of systems programming concepts:
• Experience optimising codepaths for l atency, throughput, and efficiency

Other desired skills

• Experience with C#, C++, or other systems-level languages
• Knowledge of exchange connectivity, market microstructure, or crypto market mechanics
• Exposure to FPGA, kernel bypass (DPDK, RDMA), or specialised networking stacks

For the right candidate

• Highly competitive compensation packages
• Opportunities to work on global, real-time trading systems
• Greenfield Rust development across HFT, crypto, and next-generation markets
• Full relocation support and visa sponsorship for candidates at all levels

Our client, a world leading systematic multi strat hedgefund is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to work within their ETF Trading systems. This role combines building and owning the observability of the ETF trading platform as well as coordinating across exchange connectivity quant platforms and risk team. This role sits within the front office and blends that deep technical impact with front office speed and efficiency.

The optimal candidate will be someone who has previous experience in low latency trading settings setting the bar for reliability and scaling highly distributed systems within business critical systems. In addition to AI and agentic coding tools to accelerate trading work flows and strong python and bash scripting.

Responsebilities:

• Building and owning observability, deployment, and incident response for the ETF trading platform
• Designing and implementing development tooling and platform infrastructure to improve reliability and developer productivity
• Manage systems deployments, upgrades, and migrations
• Coordinate across exchange connectivity, quant platform and risk teams as new venues are onboarded.
• Automate exchange go-live operations, data pipelines, and desk workflows - leveraging AI tooling

Requirements:

• Experience in production SRE or platform engineering in a latency sensitive financial environment
• Deep experience in Linux systems cloud and infrastructure as code
• Experience with monitoring stacks and CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency with AI and agentic coding tools to accelerate workflows
• Strong python and bash scripting for automation tooling
• Cross team collaboration and communication is key

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

We are seeking an experienced AutoRek Developer to support our Finance and Operations functions within a regulated UK Financial Services environment. The successful candidate will develop, optimise and support automated reconciliations, financial controls, and data processing workflows using the AutoRek platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and maintain end-to-end reconciliations and workflows within AutoRek.
• Develop automated data ingestion, transformation rules, match logic and exception workflows.
• Ensure reconciliations support regulatory standards including FCA, PRA, CASS and IFRS requirements.
• Deliver platform enhancements working with Finance, Operations, Risk and Technology teams.
• Create documentation for functional and technical specifications.
• Support UAT, troubleshooting, platform upgrades and ongoing BAU activity.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Hands-on AutoRek development experience (Modules 1-5 desirable).
• Strong understanding of reconciliation processes used across banking, insurance or investment sectors.
• SQL proficiency and experience with financial data transformation.
• Ability to interpret accounting flows, ledger structures and operational controls.
• Experience working in regulated UK Financial Services environments.

Desirable Skills

• Experience integrating AutoRek with GL/ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Sun or Workday.
• Knowledge of CASS reconciliations, prudential reporting, and risk/control frameworks.
• Familiarity with ETL tools, APIs, and SFTP file transfer processes.
• Understanding of Power BI or similar reporting tools.

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% , with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions . We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan , together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy - to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare , Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader , and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com

Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of more than 230,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview
EMEA Algo Trading Team Lead - Equities Technology

Engineer the future of global finance. At Citi, our Tech team doesn’t just support finance - we are helping to redefine it. Every day, $5 trillion crosses through our network. We do business in 180+ countries operating at a scale few can match. From deploying advanced AI to helping shape global markets, we build systems that matter. Look to join a team where your work helps influence economies, your ideas can drive innovation and outcomes, and your growth is backed by mentorship, continuous learning and flexibility with potential hybrid work opportunities. Help solve real-world challenges that touch millions and get the opportunity to build the future of finance with Citi Tech.

What We do / The Team
Equities Technology at Citi is undertaking a bold, multi-year transformation to build a best-in-class global platform across execution, prime, clearing and cross-product margining. We are re-engineering our technology estate to achieve world-leading performance and resiliency, enabling new capabilities in advanced execution, global market connectivity, and modernised post-trade, clearing and margin processes. Our ambition is to deliver a seamlessly integrated, highly automated platform that drives outstanding client outcomes and accelerates growth across our global franchise. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with high-calibre engineers and deeply engaged business and product partners - working together to define and deliver the next generation of Equities technology at Citi.

Role Overview/What will you do:
Citi Equities Technology is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Algo Team Lead to join our EMEA Equities Electronic Trading Engines team. This leadership role is crucial to the development and maintenance of Citi’s cutting-edge, low-latency execution platform in the EMEA region.

In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and delivery of the next generation of this critical platform. This involves collaborating closely with a talented team of developers and working with product development, other technology teams, production support, and quality assurance. A strong understanding of and alignment with the global strategy is essential for success.

• The successful candidate will work with teams across Equities Trading Technology implement solutions that benefit the business
• Partner with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients on product development.
• Build common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Design, develop, and support the high-performance electronic execution platform.
• Partner with traders, quantitative researchers, and clients on product development.
• Continuously maintain and improve testing frameworks, development tools, and environments.
• Envision, design, and implement test cases for trading functions.
• Contribute to Agile and Continuous Integration processes.
• Build common solutions for trading platform monitoring, trade reconciliation, and application recovery.
• Drive the design and development of system architecture, work with end-users of the systems, and enhance the quality of deliverables Ensure staff follows Citi documented policy and procedures as well as maintain desktop procedures and supporting documentation for filings on a current basis and in comprehensive manner
• Contribute to defining and implementing best practices and processes for the department and ensure transparency and consistency across teams

Key Skills and Experience required

• Hands on technical experience of Equities Algo trading systems
• Extensive experience with strong technical knowledge and expertise in Java, C#
• Proven experience developing automated trading platforms.
• Strong understanding of automated testing techniques.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present and grasp complex concepts in a multicultural environment

Any Beneficial / Nice to have skills and experience:

• Python knowledge is a plus.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you
By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.
Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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Relocation Opportunities - Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney

We’re partnered with several leading funds that are offering relocation packages for candidates with Industry experience.

Data Engineer - Quantitative Research Environment

Overview

An elite trading and research firm is seeking a skilled technologist to join a collaborative team supporting the data-driven backbone of a world-class quantitative investment strategy.

This is a unique opportunity to design, build, and maintain critical research and data infrastructure that empowers traders, data scientists, and quantitative researchers across the business.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage large-scale, high-value datasets from acquisition through to integration in quantitative pipelines.
• Architect and automate robust data workflows, including extraction, cleaning, validation, and transformation.
• Collaborate closely with quant researchers to translate analytical needs into efficient, scalable data systems.
• Build monitoring tools to detect anomalies and maintain data integrity across petabyte-scale systems.
• Contribute to a cutting-edge research platform that enables backtesting, simulation, and strategy development.
• Improve data storage and retention efficiency using distributed systems and performance-optimised formats.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across multiple layers, including low-level market data handling and high-level research tooling.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong programming capabilities in Python and/or C++ (familiarity with Java is a bonus)
• Experience handling large datasets, structured and unstructured, ideally within financial markets or other high-throughput environments.
• Hands-on exposure to data engineering tools (e.g. ETL frameworks, schedulers, CI/CD pipelines, DBT).
• Working knowledge of distributed storage and compute systems.
• Understanding of time-series data and techniques used in quantitative modelling or forecasting.
• Ability to work in Linux/Unix environments with solid command-line proficiency.
• Analytical thinker with strong communication skills and the drive to work across teams.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.

Why Join?

• Work in a high-performance environment where your contributions directly influence trading outcomes.
• Collaborate with talented engineers and researchers solving real-time and large-scale data challenges.
• Leverage the latest in cloud computing, automation, and software development practices.
• Be part of a lean, impactful team trusted with building core systems from the ground up.

Compensation: Competitive (Financial Services)

About TradingHub

Founded in 2010, TradingHub delivers uniquely intelligent trade surveillance software to world leading financial institutions. Developed by market professionals, our solutions use sophisticated modelling techniques to detect single and cross-product market manipulation.

With a team of over 150 experts worldwide, TradingHub combines global reach with deep markets expertise to help our customers mitigate financial, regulatory, and reputational risk.

The Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer to help design, build, and maintain our calculation framework and associated analytics systems. As part of the Engineering team, you will collaborate with other engineers to develop and deploy a complex, scalable, and robust distributed calculation engine, contributing to ongoing performance improvements and system reliability.

The successful candidate will be keen to apply their development and problem-solving skills in a practical setting proven to deliver high-quality software.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain core logic and programming languages that power our calculation engine across multiple parts of our products

• Take ownership of a growing set of system components, ensuring they operate in a reliable, robust, and scalable manner

• Work collaboratively across teams, acting as a key link between engineering, data, and infrastructure to deliver and support shared components

• Support customer operations and professional services by helping enable, deploy, and optimise the use of our products

• Contribute to the evolution of our next-generation in-house big data language, with a focus on horizontal scalability and handling high-volume, variable data loads across different customers

• Helping tailor system behaviour and performance to different customer requirements

Requirements

• Proven software engineering ability in C#, C++ or Java.

• Solid low-level programming knowledge, including strong understanding of memory management, compilers and algorithms.

• Proven focus on performance-critical systems

• Working knowledge of SQL

• Experience with distributed systems, including queuing and message-based architectures, would be an advantage

• Experience building or working with applications that scale horizontally

• STEM background or a similar computational subject

Benefits

Life at TradingHub is a rewarding journey within a fast-growing company that thrives on innovation and collaboration. By combining the best of technology and global markets, we’re able to solve complex problems together and deliver meaningful results to our customers. Everybody has value to bring, and we welcome individuality as a key driving force behind our collective success.

Rooted in everything that we do are our core values: Accountability, Ambition, Partnership and Trust. These values provide the foundation for a sustainable workplace culture that empowers you to grow, contribute, and become your best self.

Employee Benefits:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus (permanent employees only)
• Hybrid working policy
• Office lunches twice a week
• Private medical insurance + dental cover
• Extended parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced company pension plan
• 5 days study leave towards professional qualifications
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Death in service coverage

Don’t tick every single requirement? Research shows that candidates from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if this role excites you, please don’t let our specification hold you back. Get in touch!

TradingHub is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. TradingHub selects candidates for interview based solely on their skills, experience and qualifications.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all and we encourage candidates to inform us of any required adjustments. A full copy of our diversity, equity and inclusion policy will be made available to you upon request.

Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)

London

McCabe & Barton are partnering with a leading financial services client to recruit an experienced Interim Data Platform Engineer for a 6 month contract opportunity for an Investment House . This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team driving innovation with modern cloud-based data technologies.

Role Overview

As a Data Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-based data infrastructure using Azure and Databricks. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that data pipelines, architecture, and analytics environments are reliable, performant, and secure.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development & Maintenance

• Design and implement data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related Azure services.
• Build ETL/ELT processes to transform raw data into structured, analytics-ready formats.
• Optimise pipeline performance and ensure high availability of data services.

Infrastructure & Architecture

• Architect and deploy scalable data lake solutions using Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Implement governance and security measures across the platform.
• Leverage Terraform or similar IaC tools for controlled and reproducible deployments.

Databricks Development

• Develop and optimise data jobs using PySpark or Scala within Databricks.
• Implement the medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold layers) and use Delta Lake for reliable data transactions.
• Manage cluster configurations and CI/CD pipelines for Databricks deployments.

Monitoring & Operations

• Implement monitoring solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Databricks tools.
• Optimise performance, ensure SLAs are met, and establish disaster recovery and backup strategies.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.
• Document technical designs, data flows, and operational procedures for knowledge sharing.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience with Azure services (Azure Data Factory, ADLS, Azure SQL Database, Synapse Analytics).
• Strong hands-on expertise in Databricks, Delta Lake, and cluster management.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for pipeline development.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub and CI/CD practices.
• Understanding of data modelling, data governance, and security principles.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Experience with data quality frameworks and testing.
• Azure Data Engineer or Databricks certifications.

Please apply with an updated CV if you align to the key skills required!

Position Description

We are looking for a Head of Development to work within the front office development team that will work on its trading platforms. Examples of projects include building high-capacity OMS, low latency EMS platform and market connectivity. This is a rare opportunity to work on engineering an end-to-end in-house built platform supporting global front office business. The ideal candidate would be motivated by leveraging cutting-edge high throughput, low latency technologies to resolve challenges in trading platforms. In effect, someone who will find the correct solution to an engineering problem when left on their own because they like to solve problems well. Domain knowledge on OMS/ EMS/ Market Connectivity is. At the same time, they should work well in teams, as a contributor and/or leader. Communication and clarity are critical, as decisions made will have long lasting and significant effects on a critical global initiative, therefore they need to be convincing and recorded so they can be reviewed with hindsight and learned from.

Key Areas of Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in defining all application development initiatives within the EMEA region’s Execution Services domain.
• Maintain a forward-looking perspective on technological advancements and explore ways to strategically leverage them where beneficial.
• Apply a pragmatic approach to technology, integrating it effectively into the development roadmap — focusing on reusability and eliminating unnecessary complexity.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills to articulate and advocate for innovative technology solutions, designs, frameworks, and architectural concepts.
• Possess the ability to synthesize and interpret complex architectural and design analysis, ensuring cohesive understanding across teams.
• Initiate, execute, and facilitate knowledge transfer for technology projects, ensuring smooth project kickoff and delivery.
• Mentor development teams on technological best practices, review technical solutions, and support the delivery of Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs).
• Monitor and manage technical debt, conduct application audits, and serve as a gatekeeper for the adoption of new technologies.
• Design and develop high-quality, cutting-edge front-office systems for Equities Trading.
• Lead a team in managing business change requests and implementing continuous technical improvements.
• Drive initiatives related to technical design and architecture, emphasizing scalability, stability, and performance.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Deliver Level 3 support for Cash Equities trading operations, ensuring stability and incident resolution.
• Collaborate with front-office development teams to align on design interfaces and interrelated functionalities.
• Conduct unit testing and functional validation of developed code to ensure quality standards.
• Lead and coordinate efforts with Quality Assurance analysts to guarantee rigorous testing and validation.
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions aligned with business needs.
• Maintain full compliance with CLSA training programs and regulatory requirements for yourself and your team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related IT field.
• 10-15 years of extensive software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java—class creation, JVM internals, garbage collection—with certifications preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL), including stored procedures; certifications preferred.
• Expertise in Linux command-line scripting (bash) and system administration.
• Hands-on experience developing low-latency, high-throughput Java components.
• Practical experience building cash equity trading platforms—OMS, EMS, Market Connectivity, Risk, GUI, Middleware, Middle Office.
• Deep understanding of fundamental computer science concepts.
• Experience with distributed caching technologies (GigaSpaces, Ignite, Coherence).
• Full-stack skills in Core Java and REST APIs.
• Practical knowledge of multi-threading, event-driven programming, and memory optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of performance tuning techniques.
• Familiarity with enterprise SDLC tools like JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Git, Maven/Gradle, Jenkins/Bamboo, GitLab.
• Shell scripting and Unix/Linux fundamentals.
• Understanding of schemas, JMX, JUnit, XML, and IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ).
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills to drive technical initiatives.
• Motivated, eager to learn and share knowledge
• Excellent command of / fluent in both spoken and written English.

ABOUT US:

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

OUR PEOPLE:

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder - which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organization spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers!

ROLE SUMMARY:

Ready to build scalable data systems with real-world impact?

Join us at FTSE Russell! We’re establishing a team of engineers passionate about data, software craftsmanship, and substantial impact. As a Lead Software Data Engineer, you’ll help power the indices trusted by financial institutions worldwide. You’ll work in a modern AWS environment, build robust pipelines, and collaborate closely with product and business teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions. We care about code quality, ownership, and helping each other grow. If you’re excited about building systems that matter, we’d love to meet you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

We are building the next-generation data platform at FTSE Russell - and we want you to shape it with us. Your role will involve:

• Designing and developing scalable, testable data pipelines using Python and Apache Spark
• Orchestrating data workflows with AWS tools like Glue, EMR Serverless, Lambda, and S3
• Applying modern software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, modular design, and automated testing
• Contributing to the development of a lakehouse architecture using Apache Iceberg
• Collaborating with business teams to translate requirements into data-driven solutions
• Building observability into data flows and implementing basic quality checks
• Participating in code reviews, pair programming, and architecture discussions
• Continuously learning about the financial indices domain and sharing insights with the team

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Writes clean, maintainable, testable, extensible Python code (ideally with type hints, linters, and tests like pytest)
• Understands data engineering basics: batch processing, schema evolution, and building ETL pipelines
• Has experience with or is eager to learn Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
• Is familiar with the AWS data stack (e.g. S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR)
• Strong experience in relational databases (e.g. Aurora PostgreSQL)
• Enjoys learning the business context and working closely with stakeholders
• Works well in Agile teams and values collaboration over solo heroics

NICE TO HAVES:

It’s great (but not required) if you also bring:

• Experience with Apache Iceberg or similar table formats
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions
• Exposure to data quality frameworks like Great Expectations or Deequ
• Experience with other data platforms like databricks, etc.
• Curiosity about financial markets, index data, or investment analytics

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organization of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business, and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

Proud to share LSEG in the India is Great Place to Work certified (Jun '25 - Jun '26).

Learn more about life and purpose of our company directly from India colleagues’ video: Bengaluru, India | Where We Work | LSEG

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we’d love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence . Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

We are a leading hedge fund seeking exceptional Quant Developers to join our team of researchers and traders. This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge strategies in a highly collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment. Role Overview As a Quantitative Developer, you will work closely with portfolio managers, researchers, and traders to design, implement, and optimize models and tools focused on volatility across asset classes. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of strategy development – from research and prototyping to production-level implementation. Key Responsibilities 1. Develop and enhance pricing, risk, and analytics libraries for volatility trading strategies. 2. Collaborate with quants and traders to translate research ideas into robust, scalable code. 3. Optimize existing infrastructure for speed, efficiency, and reliability. 4. Work with large, complex datasets to support alpha generation and risk management. Requirements 1. Strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ (production-level experience required). 2. Background in volatility markets (cross-asset or within any specific asset class such as equities, FX, rates, or commodities). 3. Solid understanding of derivatives, stochastic processes, or numerical methods. 4. Experience building tools and libraries used in a live trading or risk management environment. 5. Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications 1. Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related). 2. Experience working in a hedge fund, investment bank, or prop trading environment. 3. Knowledge of distributed systems or high-performance computing. What We Offer 1. Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses. 2. Exposure to cross-asset volatility strategies and cutting-edge research. 3. A flat, meritocratic culture where innovation is valued and rewarded. 4. State-of-the-art technology and infrastructure. Please send a PDF CV to mailto:quants@ekafinance.com

In this role, your primary focus will be on engineering – crafting robust, low-latency, and high-throughput systems that directly drive trading performance. The role demands an elite level of coding ability, especially in C++ , and a deep interest in how software architecture impacts real-world execution. If you’re passionate about clean code, optimization, and pushing the limits of what software can do in production, this is the environment for you. Key Responsibilities 1. Design, develop, and deploy high-performance C++ code to power algorithmic trading systems. 2. Optimize latency-critical components through low-level systems programming, performance tuning, and efficient data handling. 3. Engage in continuous refactoring, testing, and code review to ensure engineering rigor and production stability. 4. Work across the stack—from network interaction to execution pipelines—and contribute to system-wide performance gains. 5. Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers and researchers to translate abstract trading ideas into production-grade code. 6. Stay current with modern hardware, compiler behavior, and systems-level development techniques. 7. Build and maintain tooling to support automated testing, monitoring, and deployment in a Linux-based environment. What We're Looking For 1. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics (minimum BSc or equivalent) from a red brick University. 2. Proven experience as a software engineer—whether through professional roles, open-source contributions, or independent projects. 3. Expert-level programming in C++ (required), with an emphasis on performance, memory management, and concurrency. 4. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (preferably Python) for tooling and prototyping. 5. Strong understanding of system internals—compilers, memory models, CPU architecture, and how code translates into hardware behavior. 6. Familiarity with Linux systems and modern development practices (e.g., CI/CD, TDD, code reviews). 7. Interest in algorithm design, data structures, and writing code that is both elegant and efficient. 8. Clear communicator who can explain technical ideas and collaborate constructively with peers. Why Join 1. Be part of a deeply technical, tight-knit engineering culture that prioritizes precision, pragmatism, and performance. 2. Work on greenfield projects that have direct and measurable impact on real-world trading outcomes. 3. Competitive compensation and the chance to be immersed in a fast-paced environment that rewards technical depth and curiosity. Apply:- Please send a PDF CV to quants@ekafinance.com

We’re working with a leading fixed income hedge fund in London that is expanding its front‑office engineering team. The fund has a strong performance track record, a deep commitment to technology, and a culture where engineers work side‑by‑side with quants and traders to build the systems that drive the investment process. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and enhance a range of high‑impact trading and research platforms. Projects vary from core trading system development to front‑office tooling, data‑driven applications, and the use of machine learning across the investment workflow. It’s a fast-moving, highly technical environment where code quality, performance, and reliability matter. The team runs weekly sprints, uses modern engineering practices (PR reviews, rapid releases, continuous development), and has a strong track record of developing talent. We’ve partnered with this group and their CTO, for several years and have placed multiple engineers into the team, so can provide detailed insight into structure, expectations, and progression. The fund looks for low‑ego, high‑performing engineers who enjoy ownership, collaboration, and solving complex problems with pragmatic, commercial solutions. You’ll have direct interaction with PMs, quants, and the CTO, contributing across design, architecture, and production support. Tech Environment 1. C# and .NET are central to the team’s core systems 2. Python is widely used across quant and data groups 3. Open to candidates from other OO backgrounds (C++, Java, Go) with strong fundamentals 4. Exposure to high‑performance, low‑latency, or business‑critical systems is valuable 5. Financial markets experience is not essential, but interest in Fixed Income/Rates is beneficial Requirements 1. Strong academic background in Computer Science or related field 2. Excellent programming ability in C# and .NET 3. Experience with large or complex data sets 4. 1–5 years’ experience in a software engineering role 5. Interest in finance; exposure to fixed income or systematic environments a plus 6. Positive, pragmatic, collaborative mindset *Due to demand, this role is advertised anonymously. If preferred, submit a blank application and we will contact you before requesting a CV.* *We can only respond to highly qualified candidates.*

£45000 - 70000 GBP

Bonus Scheme, Pension, Hybrid + Flexible Working

Onsite WORKING

Location: London, Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Cloud Engineer

Leeds

SC Eligible (5 Years UK Residency)

Permanent - Up to £70,000

Looking for a role where your work actually matters ? Join a leading UK tech and security innovator working on projects that genuinely make a national impact. You’ll be part of a trusted engineering team known for high standards, smart solutions, and a culture that supports growth and collaboration.

What You’ll Do as a Cloud Engineer:
• Designing and building modern platforms from prototype to production.
• Developing in languages like Python, Java, JavaScript or .NET.
• Using CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, Bamboo, TeamCity) to ship high-quality software faster.
• Applying automated testing and code-quality tools to ensure reliable, maintainable delivery.
• Working in an agile team that values creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Bringing fresh ideas to technical challenges and shaping real-world solutions

About The Candidate

We’d love to see experience in any of the following - but if you’re missing some, you’ll get support to grow:

• AWS Cloud
• Containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Databases (SQL, NoSQL, graph)
• Configuration tools like Ansible

• Must be SC-eligible (usually 5+ years UK residency).

What’s in it for you?
• £45,000- £70,000 + Bonus
• Hybrid + flexible working
• 25 days holiday
• Strong pension & optional health benefits
• Bonus scheme

To hear more about the Cloud Engineer role contact Daire McIlhatton at

Position Description We are looking for a Technical Lead in London to join our Global Middle/Back Office Technology team. As part of the team, you’ll work very closely with Business, Operations, Compliance and various other teams for new projects and other MTB changes. In this role, you will be leading the regulatory reporting function in EMEA. On top of regular new business request assessment, you will also be leading the strategic Mifid Transaction Reporting Reengineering project. You would need to analyse the current Mifid Transaction Reporting platform and come up with a new one that’s inline with the corporate architecture and fit for purpose. You would need to work closely with Business, Operations, Compliance and other IT teams (e.g. Front Office IT, Finance IT) teams to make this happen. This is a greenfield project with lots of opportunities to show your capabilities. Successful candidate should have i) good understanding in data model ii) hands-on regulatory reporting experience and iii) good project management experience. Key Areas of Responsibilities 1. Lead the Mifid Transaction Reporting Reengineering project. Ensure the design is sound, fit-for-purpose and align with global corporate architectural standard 2. Regularly update stakeholders on project progress. Manage expectation and requirement changes. 3. Get up to date with EMEA Business plans and understand the impact to regulatory reporting 4. Regularly sync up with global technology teams and ensure the project/design etc. is in line with global corporate architectural standard 5. Update global technology teams on EMEA regulatory changes and system impact 6. Mentor junior members in team, provide training and show by example 7. Collaborate with other project managers and plan the required regulatory reporting changes accordingly 8. Act as L3 support escalation point locally for EMEA regulatory report issues Requirements 1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree 2. Minimum 8 years of experience in Capital Markets regulatory reporting, post trade or trading 3. Experience in reporting platforms (e.g. Qlik, SmartBI, Crystal Report) is crucial 4. Strong communication skill, able to translate complex technical issue and explain business impact to non-technical stakeholders 5. Strong desire to learn Cash Equities business workflow and front to back system architecture 6. Good soft skill, able to manage different stakeholders 7. Strong expertise in SQL, Python, Linux, Scripting 8. Good team player. Capable of working under a fast pace and dynamic environment

Summary:

Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.

Now looking to expand the HFT team with an experienced C++ engineer to be responsible for the latency-critical stack: from kernel-level tuning & network optimisation to highly efficient C++ components. In this role, you will design end-to-end architectures where every single nanosecond counts in close collaboration with colleagues from FPGA, hardware and infrastructure engineering.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ engineering experience in performance-critical C++ (C++17 or newer)
• Strong grasp of systems programming, low-level understanding including memory management and architecture of CPUs
• Solid proficiency with Linux internals, kernel parameters, and low-level profiling

Benefits:

• Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
• Competitive salary + generous benefits
• Professional and personal development
• Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If you would like to know more about this position, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Mike McLoughlin
mike.mcloughlin@oxfordknight.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcloughlin00/

Your new company Working for a renowned financial services organisation Your new role We're looking for a Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable on prem, high‑quality data solutions for low/ high-level data platforms that power analytical and business insights. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with strong data engineering and big data expertise, ideally gained within financial services. Using , Big Data tools and Spark development you will ensure data quality through automated validation, monitoring, and testing. You will also enable seamless integration across data warehouses and data lakes, contributing to a robust, scalable, and resilient enterprise data ecosystem. What you'll need to succeed Strong Data Engineering expertise with Big Data technologies. Experience designing and building on‑prem data platforms, from high‑level architecture to detailed technical design. Strong Spark development experience. Hands‑on experience with Hadoop - configuring multi‑node Hadoop clusters, including resource management, security, and performance tuning. Strong Big Data engineering background using Apache Airflow, Spark, dbt, Kafka, and Hadoop ecosystem tools. Knowledge of RDBMS systems (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and familiarity with NoSQL/distributed databases such as MongoDB. Proven delivery of streaming pipelines and real‑time data processing solutions. Delivered streaming pipelines and real‑time data processing solutions. What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)