Full job description G MASS are currently looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join a leading Investment Manager client. This role sits within a core engineering team at the centre of a highly quantitative investment environment, supporting the technology and data platforms that underpin systematic trading strategies and advanced research.

You will be working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where engineering plays a critical role in enabling investment teams to access, process and utilise large volumes of market and research data.


Responsibilities


*Design, develop and enhance large-scale data and infrastructure platforms supporting trading and research.

*Build and maintain systems capable of processing large volumes of data from numerous global sources.

*Work closely with researchers, traders and engineers to ensure platforms effectively support investment workflows.

*Contribute to improving the scalability, performance and reliability of distributed systems.

*Develop and maintain services primarily using Java and Python.

*Work across modern data and messaging technologies including Kafka, ArcticDB and MongoDB.


Requirements


*Degree in a quantitative/technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics)

*5+ years’ software engineering experience using Java or Python

*Strong Linux and Git knowledge

*Experience with modern databases (e.g. Postgres, MongoDB or similar)

*Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

*Able to work independently and collaborate with stakeholders


Nice to have


*Exposure to distributed systems

*Open-source contributions

*Familiarity with LLMs / AI tooling


Benefits

Salary: up to £100k

Permanent contract.