Software Engineer

Aspect Capital — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 day ago

Senior Full-time Onsite

Skills

Java Python MATLAB software development TDD CI/CD monitoring technical project management SaaS

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An established financial organization is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop features across systems built with Java, Python, and MATLAB. The role combines software engineering, business-domain learning, technical project management, and modern development practices including testing, continuous delivery, and monitoring.

Highlights

Opportunity to work on technically challenging systems in a sophisticated financial environment, collaborate with experienced teams, solve meaningful business problems, and contribute to ambitious technology initiatives.

Description

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $8 billion of client assets, with technology playing a critical role in the success of our business. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Software Development team. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established team where your primary responsibilities will be to utilise technology to solve business problems. We work in a fast paced and dynamic environment where the goal is to help deliver Aspect’s ambitious business plans. Job description: Develop features on a range of systems written in Java, Python, and MATLAB, integrating with our proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers, utilising industry best practice in SDLC (e.g., TDD, CI/CD, monitoring)Learn and understand key features of the expanding range of financial markets Aspect trades and the business processes that are required to support them.Manage technical projects whilst working closely with our internal business users to break down high level requirements into feasible technology solutions and identifying opportunities for unlocking business value.Keep up to date with what is going on in the wider tech community - you will be encouraged to attend events such as conferences and meet-ups. Essential skills: 4-6 years of experience as a software engineer in a professional environment, taking requirements from concept to production useStrong development skills: Java experience is a must as well as competence in or willingness to learn Python.The ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and non-technical audiences. Nice to have skills: Financial experience and domain knowledgePython or MATLABCloud and container technologies such AWS, Docker, and KubernetesDevelop features on a range of systems written in Java, Python, and MATLAB, integrating with our proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers, utilising industry best practice in SDLC (e.g., TDD, CI/CD, monitoring)Learn and understand key features of the expanding range of financial markets Aspect trades and the business processes that are required to support them.Manage technical projects whilst working closely with our internal business users to break down high level requirements into feasible technology solutions and identifying opportunities for unlocking business value.Keep up to date with what is going on in the wider tech community - you will be encouraged to attend events such as conferences and meet-ups.