Principal Software Engineer

• Working on multiple areas of the FIC Markets Team, including Intraday/End-of-day market capture, Python libraries, Excel UI, operational tools.
• Contribute to multi-year market data strategy programme and IT transformation, these are a key focus of the Markets team.
• Working closely with quants, front office and other IT/corporate teams to implement practical solutions and contribute to both tactical and strategic programmes.
• Contribute to system architecture and solution design adhering to best practices in technology
• Provide second-line support for both system and business problems

Required:

• Python, Front Office Financial markets knowledge, Strong problem solver.

Desirable:

• Java, C#/.NET, Docker, SQL, Excel/VBA

• Exposure to systems used for capturing/publishing/managing market data; external providers of market data (Reuters/Bloomberg); technologies used for communicating data (Solace, Tibco, RV, EMS, BPIPE); live market data systems, Exposure to market data concepts: Curves, Vols, Resets, etc
• Development tools (JIRA, Git, Jenkins, Ansible, etc.).
• High level of attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude and a strong focus on producing work of the highest standard are essential.
• Excellent communication skills (candidate will be interacting with diverse functions and levels globally).
• Willingness to contribute to the RTB support of our end users and processes in a dynamic and time critical environment