Job Title:Software Engineer
Location: London
Department: Technology
Department overview:
The data technology team responsible for building out the business’ big data platforms on-top of which all portfolio managers run analysis when developing trading strategies. This team sits within the front office technology and quant research department, who’s sole function is to build inhouse centralised front office pricing, risk and data analysis tools used by all portfolio manager and desk analysts
Role Overview:
As Blue Crest continues to expand its trading presence globally, there is a desire to build out more sophisticated quantitative and data solutions, that enable desk analysts to work more efficiently across a wider selection of asset classes. In particular the quantity and quality of data becomes increasingly more important, so we look to expand the data team, looking for a developer with strong programming and database skills. As well as performing technical enhancements to improve the platform, all projects are performed in conjunction with the front office, so data quality understanding the types are important.
This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the strongest performing funds in the world, supporting and building out solutions in collaboration with trading. The successful candidate would gain experience to all financial markets and work with some of the best traders, technologists and quant researchers in the world. The role will require strong database, mathematical and programming skills with APIs being written in C#. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery focused individual with solid analytical skills and a passion for technology / financial markets work directly on trading desk enhancements without any bureaucracy or politics.
The data team sits within the Front office technology and quant research department, so successful candidates, would have the opportunity to rotate around the department try different aspects of front office quantitative development. Plus build relationships with trading that often lead to desk-based opportunities.
Experience required:
- Experience working in C# or another OO based language
- Exposure to SQL
About you:
In this role you must be self-motivated and able to learn quickly. This is a highly technical role, requiring the ability to understand oo and how to build re-usable functions within the core data and quant library frameworks. This implies that the candidate should be comfortable with the full software development lifecycle and should be able to demonstrate adherence to best practices in all areas of their work.
Delivery is key in this role as is the ability to balance rapid BAU change whilst progressing with longer term strategic development
BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.
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What We Do
BlueCrest Capital Management was founded in 2000, focused on fixed income macro trading. The firm has now developed into one of the largest global alternative asset managers, with offices in London, Geneva, Jersey, New York, Miami and Singapore.
