Java Associate Engineer - Execution

Job description

Tasks

• Development of tools, platforms, and algorithms that support Man's investment strategies
• Contribution to the further development of Man's platforms and technology stack
• Development of execution algorithms, platforms, simulation environments, intelligent order routing, connectivity to execution venues and brokers, high-frequency and quantitative trading tools, market data and trading performance analytics, and software for optimizing the entire trading lifecycle.
• Designing innovative and flexible software and tools to keep pace with the expansion of Man's markets, asset classes, and regions

Requirements

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Java
• Knowledge of Agile/SCRUM
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with technical and non-technical colleagues
• Passion for robust software engineering techniques and agile methodologies; continuous integration, code review, unit testing, refactoring, and related approaches
• Productive working on both Unix and Windows platforms

Advantageous skills

• Understanding of financial markets and instruments
• Experience with FIX is a significant advantage
• Experience working with high-performance and/or low-latency systems; trading development, e.g., in a hedge fund or investment bank
• Python knowledge
• Experience in developing office software and/or trading systems, e.g., in a hedge fund or investment bank
• Expertise in the development of distributed systems with service-based or event-driven architectures and parallel programming
• Experience in web-based development (TypeScript)
• Knowledge of mathematical areas such as statistics, asset pricing, time series analysis, and optimization algorithms

Personal characteristics

• Strong academic background and a degree with a high mathematical and computer-based content, e.g., computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physics from a leading university
• A software-like approach to solving problems; takes a source invest
• Strong role-based positioning, e.g., a penchant for technical excellence, and communicates these values to others
• Intellectually robust with an analytical approach to problem solving
• Self-organized with the ability to manage time effectively across multiple projects and competing priorities
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve processes
• A strong interpersonal approach to stakeholders and maintaining a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders, and senior business people

Benefits

• Modern office space in the Old Broadwick Campus with easy access to transportation and amenities
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive remuneration package
• 22 days of vacation pay
• Pension fund
• Permanent income insurance
• Comprehensive assistance program
• Referral bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Opportunities for professional development, including internal technology