
About Squarepoint Capital
Data-driven investment management for superior returns
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in London, UK with a global presence
- Over 300 employees specializing in quantitative strategies
- Focus on institutional clients with a diverse portfolio
- Strong emphasis on risk management and technology
Squarepoint Capital is a prominent investment management firm headquartered in London, specializing in quantitative trading and investment strategies. With a team of over 300 professionals, Squarepoint leverages advanced technology and data analytics to manage a diverse portfolio for institutional c...
🎁 Benefits
Squarepoint Capital offers competitive salaries, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and a generous PTO policy. Employees also h...
🌟 Culture
Squarepoint Capital fosters a culture of intellectual rigor and innovation, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and collaboration among its teams....
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Squarepoint Capital is hiring a Software Developer - Risk Reliability to ensure the performance and stability of their Risk software systems. You'll work with technologies like PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes. This position requires strong analytical skills and experience in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a solid background in software development, particularly in reliability engineering, with a focus on performance, stability, and availability of critical systems. Your analytical skills are strong, allowing you to tackle complex problems effectively and efficiently. You thrive in environments where you can build firm-wide platforms that enhance observability and automate operational flows. You are adaptable and can work well with cross-functional teams, ensuring that the requirements of various sub-teams are met.
You have experience developing automation tools and implementing configuration management, which is essential for streamlining processes and improving system reliability. Familiarity with technologies such as Kafka or AMPS, as well as Kubernetes or Slurm, is a plus. Your knowledge of databases like PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, or KDB/q will be beneficial in this role, as you will be working with high volumes of trading data.
Desirable
While not mandatory, experience with health check platforms and benchmarking automation will set you apart. You understand the importance of preventing functional and performance regressions in software systems and have a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact operations.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance and stability of Squarepoint's Risk software systems. You will work closely with the Risk team to develop and maintain platforms that support position management, profit/loss computation, and inventory management. Your contributions will help automate operational flows and enhance the overall reliability of the systems.
You will implement domain-specific logic tailored to the needs of various sub-teams within Risk, ensuring that their requirements are met effectively. Your work will involve building and maintaining observability tools that allow teams to monitor system health and performance easily. You will also play a key role in preventing functional and performance regressions by developing platforms that facilitate benchmarking and automate the scheduling of jobs.
Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work with cross-functional teams to adapt to changing priorities and requirements. Your ability to communicate effectively and work well with others will be crucial in driving the success of the Risk software systems.
What we offer
Squarepoint Capital offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to impactful projects. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals in the finance and technology sectors. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our team.
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