Software Engineer

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Your career opportunity

Join Markets & Securities Services IT in Equities Electronic Trading, where we build and run data-driven platforms that power algo trading and execution. As a KDB Developer in the Algo Analytics and Execution Data POD, you’ll use kdb+/q time-series technology to collect, store, analyse, and distribute large volumes of markets and trading data across a hybrid Colo-Campus-Cloud environment, working closely with traders and quantitative analysts in a global team.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain kdb+ microservice-based applications across multiple global locations in a hybrid operating model
• Design, develop, and enhance kdb+ data stores and services to handle high-volume market and trade data
• Create and update automated reporting and analytics based on data stored in kdb+
• Partner with quantitative analysts to develop and implement new models for algo trading and trading activity reporting
• Troubleshoot issues in a real-time trading environment, supporting quants and traders with timely resolution
• Develop and maintain tools to industrialise and streamline support for the in-house equities execution platform
• Contribute to DevOps practices and provide production support to ensure stability, resilience, and rapid delivery
• Work through the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering and analysis through to implementation and delivery

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Prior programming experience and ability to deliver production-quality code
• Strong willingness to learn new technologies and continuously improve ways of working
• SQL experience and comfort working with data-intensive systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail in fast-paced environments
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to work across the full development lifecycle, from understanding requirements to implementation
• Experience designing and developing services to meet business needs with minimal external guidance
• Ability to build trusted relationships through reliable delivery in a global, distributed team setting