Job Description

We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.

From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll shape the platforms and tools that drive high-impact research - designing systems that scale, accelerate discovery and support innovation across the firm.

Take the next step in your career.

The role

We are looking for a highly motivated, technically strong and customer-focused Software Engineer to join the Core Engineering Services team.

Our mission is to improve development processes and research workflows across G-Research, with a focus on source code and binary management and tooling driven by gitops.

As a member of our team, you will support the inception, design, build, implementation, and ongoing development of our capabilities, working closely with engineers and researchers across the organisation to enhance productivity and improve developer experience.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

• Proficiency in programming with excellent problem-solving skills, using languages such as go, Python or C#.

• Experience diagnosing issues in production systems and improving metrics and observability

• Strong understanding of software architecture

• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn about engineering and quant workflows

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with users across different business areas, experiences and cultures to drive towards the best outcome for the organisation

• Excellent communication skills

The following skills and experiences are beneficial, but not essential:

• Proficiency in Linux.

• Proficiency with docker

• Experience with ansible

• Experience with Prometheus and the ELK (Elasticsearch, LogStash, Kibana) stack

• Experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, and SaaS platforms (AWS, Azure).

• Understand the basics of git-based source management

• Experience with binary package management systems such as artifactory

Why should you apply?

• Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar

• 35 days’ annual leave

• 9% company pension contributions

• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section