Software Engineer – Equity Derivatives Pricing & Risk System
Location: London, United Kingdom
Department: Information Technology
Software Engineer – Equity Derivatives Pricing & Risk SystemWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Developer with a strong background in Equity Derivatives to join our team in London. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in building and enhancing Equity Volatility Risk and P&L system that supports our Equity Volatility Managers. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced hedge fund environment, where your contributions will directly impact trading performance and risk management capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise and business domain knowledge for developing robust, scalable systems. Candidates with experience in structured products is a plus.
Principal Responsibilities
Application Development & Architecture
Design, develop, and implement a robust risk system for Equity Volatility trading strategies.
Build and maintain scalable, high-performance server side application using Java and Spring Boot frameworks.
Build and integrate exotic pricing models to handle pricing and lifecycle of the product
Provide level-3 support, troubleshooting and performance tuning for production systems
Proactively address system bottlenecks and implement solutions to ensure the platform remains robust.
Conduct code reviews and implement automated testing to ensure the reliability and quality of the system.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, adhering to best practices in software engineering.
Qualifications/Skills Required
Proficiency in Java development with experience in building scalable, high-performance systems.
Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and its ecosystem for developing microservices.
Experience with Python for scripting and automation.
Experience in distributed caching technologies (e.g. Ignite, or similar).
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Podman, Kubernetes) and cloud computing platforms (e.g. AWS).
Solid understanding of software development best practices, including version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Previous experience working with Equity Derivatives in a sell-side or buy-side firm.
Strong understanding of equity derivative products such as options and futures.
Some understanding of structured products in terms of pricing, lifecycle and risk characteristics
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
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