Jobs, fresher vacancy - Software Engineer (Systematic Hedge Fund) • UK

Company: Radley James

UK

Software Engineer – Java / PythonLondon (On-site)This is a hands-on software engineering role within a systematic hedge fund where technology sits at the core of the business. The systems you build directly support trading, research, and core operations, and your work will have real, measurable impact.You’ll join a well-established engineering team and work across a range of internal systems, primarily in Java, with exposure to Python and quantitative tooling. The role offers end-to-end ownership: taking requirements from idea through to production, working closely with engineers and business stakeholders to solve practical problems.The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on clean engineering, learning by doing, and continuous improvement. No prior financial markets experience is require, training is provided.What you’ll do:Build and maintain production systems used across the firmDevelop features in Java, with opportunities to work in Python and MATLABTake ownership of work from concept through deploymentCollaborate with engineers and non-technical stakeholders to solve business problemsLearn how systematic trading strategies and financial markets operate in practiceContribute to modern engineering practices including CI/CD, testing, and monitoringWhat we’re looking for:3–5 years of professional software engineering experienceStrong Java development experience; Python experience or willingness to learnAbility to communicate clearly and work effectively in a team environmentBackground in banking front office technology or a high-calibre tech company is a plusComputer Science education preferred but not essentialNice to have:Experience with Python or MATLABExposure to AWS, Docker, or KubernetesInterest in financial markets and systematic tradingCuriosity about new technologies and best practices