Role
- Contribute to the development of technology and automation of routine tasks.
- Improve execution and alphas through backtesting and analysis.
- Assist in deployment and verification of upgrades to the production environment’s technical infrastructure, custom trading applications, market data distribution plant, etc.
- Onboard and organise new data sets.
- Help launch new strategies and models.
- Learn, try and implement new technologies (open source focus).
- Proactively resolve monitoring alerts and help develop the monitoring platform.
- Provide support for issues.
- Design and implement trading infrastructure, build data analytics tools or develop real‑time execution strategies.
- Work on complex computational and data‑related problems; implement efficient and innovative solutions.
- Build tools and engines that enhance data analysis and workflow improvement.
- Support post‑trade activities to aid effective clearing and accurate record‑keeping.
- Develop and maintain all systems, including Linux servers and desktops, databases, storage solutions, etc.
Requirements
- Significant programming experience and genuine passion for solving complex problems through programming.
- Enjoy coding with a focus on real‑world results and effects.
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms with practical application to real‑world problems.
- Strong communication skills and a simple, down‑to‑earth style when articulating ideas.
- Self‑directed with effective independent time management across multiple projects.
- Honest, reliable and prideful of work.
- Enthusiastic, driven to develop skills and open to new ideas.
- Flexible, adaptable and able to move between individual and collaborative roles.
- Experience in Linux environment, mainly in C++ and Python, and familiarity with grid computing (helpful but not essential).
- Ideally, a strong undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline from a top‑tier university.
Apply
Please contact Sara Hunter at quants@ekafinance.com
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