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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Aspect Capital
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815152555-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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.

Nice to have skills

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

## Description

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $8 billion of client assets, with technology playing a critical role in the success of our business.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Software Development team. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established team where your primary responsibilities will be to utilise technology to solve business problems. We work in a fast paced and dynamic environment where the goal is to help deliver Aspect's ambitious business plans.

Essential skills

 * 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.

Nice to have skills

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

Job responsibilities

 * 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.


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