Software Engineer

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $9 billion of client assets, with technology playing a critical role in the success of our business. The Role: 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 in a fast paced and dynamic environment where your primary responsibilities will be to utilise technology to solve business problems.

Essential skills: 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 have

Experience in Python or MATLAB Experience in cloud and container technologies such AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes Role requirements: 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 events such as 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.