Junior Software Developer (Python)

Squarepoint Capital
London, UK
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
4 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

JavaScript (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Databases Computer Engineering Python (Programming Language) TypeScript Rust (Programming Language) Git KDB+ Information Technology Data Pipelines

Job description

Please only apply to the one job you feel best fits your skillset and experience. If our team feels you are better suited for another role, we will reach out about the alternate opportunity.Position Overview:At Squarepoint we use Python to build a great deal of the software needed to solve crucial problems every day. You will work on a wide range of systems that fuel our trading success including, but not limited to, core tooling and frameworks, data pipelines used to feed predictive models in research and trading, and software products used worldwide by traders and researchers.You will collaborate with experienced software developers and quant researchers to enable the continued growth of our investment business, solving problems at scale, and gaining a unique chance to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry.Required Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or Financial Engineering/MFEUp

Requirements

to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software or quant development, or similarExperience with Python, git, and LinuxExcellent written and verbal communication skillsEagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with usAbility to work well in a fast-paced environmentNice to Have:Experience with any of C++, Rust, KDB+/q, JavaScript/TypeScript/ReactExperience with database management systems and related technologies such as SQLExperience working in an investment or financial business is useful

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