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Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London that manages over $8 billion of client assets and where technology plays a critical role in the success of the business.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Software Development team. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established team where your primary responsibilities are 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 requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience as a software engineer in a professional environment, taking requirements from concept to production use (no previous financial markets experience necessary as training will be provided).
- Strong development skills: Java experience is preferred 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 haves:
- Experience in Python or MATLAB
- Experience in cloud and container technologies such AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
Job responsibilities:
- 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.
- Keep up to date with what is going on in the wider tech community - you will be encouraged to attend conferences and meet-ups.
- Above all else, we believe the best way to learn is by doing and aim to have you making meaningful changes from the first week in your new role.
