Jobs at G Research

Software Engineer

at G Research • Full-time

Location

hybrid (London, United Kingdom)

Must have skills

Good to have skills

About this Opportunity

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.

We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.


This is a hybrid role based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.


The role


We are looking for a highly motivated, technically strong and customer-focused Software Engineer to join our Core Engineering Services team. Our mission is to improve development processes and research workflows across G-Research, with a focus on source code and binary management and tooling driven by gitops.


Key responsibilities of the role include:


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 improve the developer experience.


Who are we looking for?


The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

  • Proficiency in programming with excellent problem-solving skills, using languages such as Golang, Python or C#

  • Experience diagnosing issues in production systems and improving metrics and observability

  • Strong understanding of software architecture

  • Intellectual curiosity and a desire to learn about engineering and quant workflows

  • The ability to work with users across different business areas, experiences and cultures to drive towards the best outcome for the organisation

  • Excellent communication skills


The following skills and experiences are beneficial, but not essential:

  • Proficiency in Linux

  • Proficiency with Docker

  • Experience with Ansible

  • Experience with Prometheus and the ELK (Elasticsearch, LogStash and Kibana) stack

  • Experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenStack, and SaaS platforms, such as AWS and Azure

  • Understand the basics of git-based source management

  • Experience with binary package management systems, such as artifactory


Why should you apply?


  • Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus

  • Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar

  • 30 days’ annual leave

  • 9% company pension contributions

  • Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance

  • Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance

  • Cycle-to-work scheme

  • Monthly company events