Software Engineer, Data Lifecycle

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology- and data-driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high-quality returns for our investors. You will join QRT’s Data team as a Software Engineer, working at the intersection of engineering, trading, and research. Your focus will be on delivering scalable systems for reference data management, regulatory and external reporting, and front-office analytics. This role offers direct visibility across the business and the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across Execution, Engineering, and Research teams. Every project you work on will contribute to operational efficiency and trading decision-making. Your role at QRT This is primarily a hands-on engineering role (≈80% development), with a smaller component (≈20% support and system ownership) focused on maintaining robustness, reliability, and data quality in production. You’ll work closely with trading, research, risk, and operations teams, gaining strong exposure to the business while building scalable, high-performance systems. What you’ll work on Designing and building scalable, high-performance systems for trade and position lifecycle managementDeveloping solutions to automate lifecycle events such as corporate actions, expiries, and cash flows across asset classesBuilding and maintaining high-quality reference data platforms used across trading and researchDelivering real-time and end-of-day reporting pipelines for internal and external stakeholdersEnsuring data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems and workflowsContributing to system validation, controls, and operational robustness, including alignment with brokers and fund administratorsCollaborating closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into reliable technical solutionsWriting well-tested, maintainable code and contributing to CI/CD and deployment pipelinesSupporting production systems and continuously improving reliability, monitoring, and performance What we’re looking for 5–10 years of software engineering experience, ideally in a high-performance or data-intensive environmentStrong programming skills in Python (experience with C# is a plus)Solid understanding of software design, architecture, and scalable systemsExperience working with SQL and relational databasesFamiliarity with testing frameworks and CI/CD practices Domain experience (one or more is valuable, not required). We’re interested in engineers with exposure to financial markets, particularly: Trade and position lifecycle systemsEquities, ETFs, futures, or optionsCorporate actions and reference dataMarket structure and exchange-specific behaviour Deep expertise in a single asset class is not required—but an interest in learning and working in a trading environment is important. What will set you apart Experience building systems in a quantitative trading or financial environmentStrong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, scalability, and data qualityAbility to operate in a high-impact, fast-paced environment with evolving requirementsClear communication skills and a collaborative mindset Why join QRT? Work on business-critical systems with direct impact on trading outcomesJoin a core engineering team with significant ownership and autonomyCollaborate with traders, researchers, and engineers in a highly technical environmentTackle complex data and systems challenges at scale QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.