SRE - Fixed Income

Our client, a world-leading systematic and quantitative trading tier one hedge fund, is looking for an SRE for their London office. The role requires the individual to be skilled in programming using a high-level language and you will be sitting in their fixed income desk. You will be responsible for creating automated solutions and troubleshooting production issues related to Fixed Income data platforms.

To succeed in this role, you should have experience working within front office environments and electronic trading systems and excellent coding skills in C++ or Java in addition Kdb/q is a plus.

The candidate will be part of the Fixed Income Data Platform team, responsible for the following:

• Develop new and maintain existing real time data services and analytical libraries for fixed income trading business
• Build and optimize time-series databases that support trading, risk, and research systems.
• Create APIs and tools to support quantitative researchers, traders, and portfolio managers
• Contribute to trading infrastructure including simulation and back-testing platforms

Requirements:

• Excellent coding skills in C++ or Java. Experience with Kdb+/q is a plus
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows programming environments
• Development experience in front office / electronic trading systems and a desire to immerse oneself in all facets of fixed income trading