Software Engineer - Engineering Tools

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 roleWe are looking for highly motivated, technically strong and customer-focused Software Engineer to join the Engineering Tools team.Our mission is to improve development processes and research workflows across G-Research, with a focus on CI/CD.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 streamline workflows.Interesting projects include:Writing an abstraction layer over our Continuous Integration frameworkDesigning, implementing and rolling out a set of Python standardsProviding high value features across our other productsWho are we looking for The ideal candidate will have:Experience creating high-quality infrastructure and developer tools at scale.Strong understanding of software architectureIntellectual curiosity and a desire to learn about engineering and quant workflowsStrong 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 organisationExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsHands on experience with Python or C++ ecosystems (build systems, testing, tooling) would be highly valuableWhy should you apply Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonusLunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar35 days’ annual leave9% company pension contributionsInformal dress code and excellent work/life balanceComprehensive healthcare and life assuranceCycle-to-work schemeMonthly company eventsG-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 sectionSummaryLocation: London, UKType: Full time