Backend Developer

The Role

A talented developer with experience in the development of robust, scalable backend systems to build and maintain the next generation of of technology. The team’s technology is a key component of signal research and portfolio generation. The team is involved at every stage of the software development lifecycle from planning to operations and provides second line support to production. The software is written primarily in Python and built on a modern stack but the role is open to all software developers who thrive on solving complex technical problems; experience in finance is not required. The team is open and inclusive to everyone; the diverse projects may require working alone or in a team alongside users to adapt the system to new business requirements.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of building robust, scalable backend service solutions
• Experience of SQL and other data technologies
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Demonstrable skills in at least one or more OOP language; Python knowledge and familiarity with the standard Python numerical stack (numpy, pandas, etc.) is a bonus but not a requirement
• Continuous integration and deployment best practice experience strongly preferred
• Other pluses include: Linux, Redis, Postgres and event based system knowledge
• Self-motivation and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the development process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to express complex concepts in simple terms; fluency in the English language