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Software Engineer – Equity Derivatives Pricing & Risk

Equity IT
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senior full-time London

First indexed 7 Sept 2026

Description

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our Equities Technology team, which develops and supports Equity Volatility Risk and P&L systems. As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement robust risk systems that support Equity Volatility trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement robust risk systems that support Equity Volatility trading strategies
  • Build and maintain scalable, high-performance server-side applications using Java and Spring Boot
  • Build and integrate exotic pricing models to support product pricing and lifecycle management
  • Provide Level 3 production support, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, and resolution of complex system issues
  • Identify system bottlenecks proactively and implement improvements that maintain platform performance and reliability
  • Conduct code reviews and implement automated testing to strengthen application quality and reliability
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in line with software engineering best practices

Requirements:

  • Strong Java development experience building scalable, high-performance systems
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and its ecosystem for microservices development
  • Experience using Python for scripting and automation
  • Experience with distributed caching technologies, such as Ignite or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Podman and Kubernetes, and cloud computing platforms such as AWS
  • Solid understanding of software development best practices, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks
  • Previous experience supporting Equity Derivatives in a sell-side or buy-side environment, with a strong understanding of options and futures
  • Understanding of structured products, including their pricing, lifecycle, and risk characteristics, along with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
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