We’re working with a leading, technology-driven trading organisation with a global presence, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative platform engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that process data at scale, powering decision-making in fast-moving global markets.
Our client is a diversified principal trading firm operating across multiple asset classes, financial instruments, and emerging sectors.
Key Skills & Experience
* 3+ years’ experience in platform-level software engineering
* Strong computer science fundamentals (degree or equivalent experience)
* Proven expertise in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages
* Experience working with large-scale, high-volume data systems
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Comfortable collaborating with distributed, global teams
The Role
As part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will:
* Build tools to enable rapid market opportunities and enhance trading operations
* Partner closely with analysts, quants, and traders to understand their needs and deliver intuitive, self-service solutions
* Design and develop systems for large-scale data acquisition, processing, storage, and visualisation
* Contribute to a platform that consolidates technologies and data to accelerate research and trading strategies
* Continuously refine and extend global platform capabilities while adapting to evolving business priorities
We’d love to hear from engineers who:
* Are passionate about solving complex problems with elegant solutions
* Care deeply about user experience and system reliability
* Enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies and tools
* Value writing clean, modular, and maintainable code
* Are excited to learn more about financial markets and trading systems
Bonus experience:
* Ruby, Spark, Trino, Kafka
* Financial markets exposure
* SQL (Postgres, Oracle)
* Cloud-native deployments (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes)
* Observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana)
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performance engineering team in a business that invests heavily in technology and talent. You’ll work in a culture that values impact over process, encourages experimentation, and supports continuous learning.
💼 Compensation: Competitive salary circa £150k+++ + benefits package
🌍 Location: London (Hybrid, flexible working available)