Software Engineer (Market Data)

About TradingHub

Founded in 2010, we have grown from a united vision shared between two people to a team of over 140 across London, Toronto, New York and Singapore. We have achieved scale by building the best-in-class surveillance tooling, where our analytics bring the front office risk mindset to the compliance function.

Though we have developed in the trade surveillance arena, we have always been more than that. At heart, we are a finance-focused big data firm. Our goal is to continue creating the world’s leading financial markets analytics platform.

The Role

We are seeking a data-driven Software Engineer to help design, build and maintain the Market Data and associated analytics that will be used throughout the Trading Hub products and platforms. This role will attract those who are comfortable working with complex architectures and are keen to apply their development and problem-solving skills in a practical setting.

Successful candidates will work alongside Pricing Quants and Risk Strats to productionise new data and help enhance the existing Market Data environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, support and productionise data and analytics
• Develop a deep understanding of financial markets and how Market Data is used within our products
• Research and development of strategic data storage and processing for large data sets
• Utilise our in-house big data language for large-scale modelling and analysis
• Solve and understand critical production issues
• Develop an excellent understanding of TradingHub’s key products

Requirements

Main skills/experience:

• Proficiency with C#, C++ or another object-oriented programming language
• Good knowledge of databases and data structures
• Proficiency with SQL technologies such as MySQL, Postgres, PL-SQL etc.
• Evidence of exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Proactive and curious mindset, with accountability as a core personal value

Desirable skills/experience:

• Knowledge of financial markets e.g. trading, market risk, Market Data
• Experience of data management tools such as Airflow or Dagster

Benefits

Life at TradingHub is a rewarding journey within a fast-growing company that thrives on innovation and collaboration. By combining the best of both tech and finance, we’re able to solve complex problems together and deliver meaningful results to our customers. Everybody has value to bring, and we welcome individuality as a key driving force behind our collective success.

Rooted in everything that we do are our core values: Accountability, Ambition, Partnership and Trust. These provide the foundation for a sustainable workplace culture and the platform for you to harness your unique experience and become the best version of yourself. We believe in our people and invest in their growth, and together, we can sit on the right side of history.

Benefits:

• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Discretionary EMI share option scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working policy
• Flexible hours and informal dress code
• Private health insurance including dental and vision cover
• Extended maternity/parental leave (up to 6 months of fully paid maternity leave)
• Company pension plan
• 5 days study leave towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to Work & Techscheme
• Death in service coverage

Don’t tick every single requirement? Research shows that candidates from under-represented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all the criteria. We are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, so if this role excites you, please don't let our specification hold you back. Get in touch!

TradingHub is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, ethnic or national origins, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. TradingHub selects candidates for interview based solely on their skills, experience and qualifications.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all and we encourage candidates to inform us of any required adjustments. A full copy of our diversity, equity and inclusion policy will be made available to you upon request.