Job description
- Our Technology teams work in Python, C++, JavaScript, and various other languages, databases, and platforms. As a graduate at Squarepoint, you will work with senior technologists to build and design quality production software and systems.Position overviewYou will join a highly accomplished team of professionals focusing on evolving our technology infrastructure. As a junior software developer, you may work on projects such as:
- Designing and implementing algorithmic trading frameworks and executing market data and market connectivity infrastructure across global markets,
- Building the frameworks, tools, and platforms which make up the underlying infrastructure used by all of our technology teams,
- Developing high quality risk management frameworks and trade reporting systems to enable greater visibility for our quantitative analysts and traders,
- Scaling our ability to integrate, study, and leverage thousands of varied datasets to generate uncorrelated returns across new and existing markets or asset classes,
- Building quality full-stack applications used every day to oversee and manage billions of dollars' worth of daily trading activity across global markets
Each of these areas forms a vital component to the overall success of Squarepoint's technological vision.Linux is our operating system of choice. Agility and high quality are at the core of our software development approach. We are better when we work together, delivering efficient solutions through problem solving across teams and disciplines, emphasising a fully collaborative approach to all of our solutions.
Responsibilities- Hands on development of our software systems, platforms, and infrastructure, with guidance from senior developers
- Work closely with stakeholders across the business to collaboratively gather requirements and feedback
- Understand and own applications in production, and provide support where necessary to ensure smooth round-the-clock operations
- Take command of your own learning and professional development: take full advantage of our learning and development initiatives, attend relevant seminars and conferences, and of course learn on the job every day
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
- Excellent programming skills
- Proficiency in at least one of: Python, C/C++, JavaScript, or similar languages
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to continuously learn new technologies and frameworks