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About The Company
Global Hedge Fund is a globally renowned hedge fund based in London, recognized for its sophisticated investment strategies and technological innovation. Managing billions of dollars in assets under management, the firm operates across systematic and fundamental investment approaches on a global scale. With an elite history and a proven track record, the company is considered a tier-one hedge fund, known for its rigorous approach to risk management, cutting-edge technology, and commitment to excellence. The organization fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, making it an ideal environment for top-tier professionals seeking to make a significant impact in the financial industry.
About The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join the Risk Technology team at this leading hedge fund. This role is highly specialized and not a traditional software engineering position. The successful candidate will be integral to developing and maintaining the firm’s core risk and investment platforms, which are central to portfolio monitoring, risk assessment, and decision-making processes. Sitting at the intersection of technology and finance, this position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale systems that enable the firm to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. The engineer will work closely with Risk and Investment professionals, often being embedded within their teams, to understand their needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions. The role demands technical ownership, innovation, and a deep understanding of distributed systems, real-time processing, and cloud-native infrastructure, all aimed at enhancing the firm's ability to monitor risk and optimize investment strategies.
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Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- Exceptional programming skills in Python and strong proficiency in SQL
- Deep understanding of software engineering principles, system design, and architecture
- Extensive experience with sophisticated distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka
- Data engineering expertise, including pipelines, relational databases, Lakehouse architectures, and large-scale data processing
- Proficiency with modern infrastructure tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and cloud platforms
- Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster
- Experience integrating AI into workflows
- Track record of improving system performance, scalability, resilience, and observability
- Strong communication skills and experience working directly with senior non-technical stakeholders
- Proven project ownership from inception to support, with a focus on engineering excellence
- Educational background in computer science or engineering from a highly regarded institution
- Demonstrable passion for technology through open source contributions, side projects, publications, or speaking engagements
Responsibilities
- Designing and architecting high-performance, scalable data pipelines and real-time applications
- Developing systems capable of real-time data processing and horizontal scale-out
- Working extensively with distributed architectures, messaging systems, and event-driven frameworks
- Building and maintaining robust data platforms, including relational databases, data pipelines, and Lakehouse technologies
- Enhancing the performance, resilience, and observability of critical systems
- Collaborating with Risk and Investment teams to understand their technical needs and deliver solutions that improve decision-making
- Implementing modern cloud-native, containerized, and microservice architectures
- Introducing and promoting best engineering practices across the risk function
- Taking ownership of technical projects, from initial design through deployment and ongoing support
- Challenging existing approaches and proposing innovative solutions to complex engineering problems
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of system reliability, scalability, and security
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Benefits
- Competitive salary package ranging from £500,000 to £700,000 per annum
- Work in a highly innovative and intellectually stimulating environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology and complex engineering challenges
- Collaborate with top-tier professionals in finance and technology
- Relocation and work visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates
- Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model of 4 days on-site and 1 day remote
- Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
- Participation in industry-leading projects with significant business impact
Equal Opportunity
Global Hedge Fund is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their skills, experience, and alignment with the company's values and needs.
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