Software Engineer

A leading global investment bank based in Central London is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join its high‑performance technology division. This role sits at the heart of their risk management and trading systems, working on next‑generation platforms that support real‑time financial decision‑making across global markets.

You’ll collaborate with international engineering teams and front‑office financial stakeholders, contributing to mission‑critical systems built with C++, Java, and modern software engineering practices. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting‑edge financial technology within a world‑class organisation offering strong career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance high‑performance trading and risk platforms

• Work closely with global engineering teams and financial business units

• Contribute to next‑gen architecture and platform modernisation

• Solve complex technical challenges in a fast‑moving environment

• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of critical systems

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Strong programming expertise in Java and C++

• Proven experience in software design, system architecture, and complex problem solving

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Prior experience within financial services, trading, or risk systems