Software Engineer

• 3-5 years of experience as a software engineer in a professional environment, taking requirements from concept to production use (no previous financial markets experience necessary as training will be provided).
• Strong development skills: Java experience is preferred as well as competence in or willingness to learn Python.
• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience in Python or MATLAB
• Experience in cloud and container technologies such AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London.  We manage over $9 billion of client assets, with technology playing a critical role in the success of our business.

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Software Development team. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established team in a fast paced and dynamic environment where your primary responsibilities will be to utilise technology to solve business problems.

• Develop features on a range of systems written in Java, Python, and MATLAB, integrating with our proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers, utilising industry best practice in SDLC (e.g., TDD, CI/CD, monitoring)
• Learn and understand key features of the expanding range of financial markets Aspect trades and the business processes that are required to support them.
• Keep up to date with what is going on in the wider tech community - you will be encouraged to attend events such as conferences and meet-ups.
• Above all else, we believe the best way to learn is by doing, and aim to have you making meaningful changes from the first week in your new role.