Skills

Python Java Matlab CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Training AWS Software Development SDLC

Job Specifications

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.

Job description:

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.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity we would love to hear from you. You can apply here:

https://aspectcapital-42aeea.careers.hibob.com/jobs/f1c0d5b7-6060-401f-a8cf-89e9386066d5/apply

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.

Company Benefits

Bonus
Private pension
Medical Insurance
Electric car scheme
Flexi-working
Cycle to work scheme
Family Friendly Policies

About the Company

Aspect Capital is a global systematic investment manager, founded in 1997 by pioneers in quantitative investment techniques. Aspect has since grown into a team of over 130 professionals, managing over $7.0bn. Research and technology are at the core of what we do, ensuring the innovative evolution of our quantitative models. Our success is driven by our culture and our people - talented, engaging and passionate about the company. Aspect is a certified B Corp. B Corps are businesses that aim to balance purpose and profit. Th... Know more