Enterprise Software Engineer London, England

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. Capstone is one of the leading asset management firms in derivatives and complementary strategies. For over 20 years, across market cycles, we have identified anomalies, tracked dislocations, and capitalised on opportunities to deliver for our investors. Our approach is built on a different way of investing, working together to innovate new strategies and solutions.

The Team

You will be joining at an exciting moment - we are upgrading our Enterprise Engineering capability as part of a broader firm-wide initiative to scale and improve our technology platform. You will partner directly with the business to deliver high-quality solutions to genuinely interesting problems, taking ownership of meaningful work from day one. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering fundamentals, commercial curiosity, and the drive to continuously improve both the systems and the processes around them.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Modernise, extend, and maintain BOSS – our proprietary back-office platform – with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Own the end-to-end delivery process: partner with stakeholders to understand problems, design solutions, and ship thoroughly tested code.
• Build and architect new software to streamline and automate workflows across Operations, Treasury, Fund Accounting, IR, and Compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers across the wider technology group – including front office, data, and AI teams – to tackle cross-cutting challenges.
• Help drive the migration of legacy components to modern, maintainable standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Production-level Python and/or Java experience; SQL fluency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, proactive communicator who takes ownership and follows through.
• Experience with React or modern front-end frameworks.
• Familiarity with C# (we have several legacy C# components under active migration).
• Experience in a Linux environment.
• Demonstrated interest in process automation and workflow optimisation.
• Comfortable using AI coding productivity tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude) – we use these firm-wide and expect our engineers to leverage them extensively.

Benefits & Compensation

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues. Some benefits included in this role are:

• Training and development opportunities.
• Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial.
• Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits.
• Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Capstone, we value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel appreciated and respected. Our commitment to a nondiscriminatory approach extends equal opportunities for employment and advancement across our programs, departments, and locations. We actively seek and appreciate a variety of life experiences and heritages and advocate for the amplification of all voices.

At Capstone, we’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive and make a real impact. We value innovation, teamwork, trust, and discipline, and we know you do too.

Company Culture

• Experimentation: We love fresh ideas and encourage you to try new things. Here, you’ll have the freedom to innovate and help shape our strategies.
• Collaboration: We’re big on teamwork. You'll join a supportive community where everyone’s input matters, and we learn from each other every day.
• Trust: We believe in building strong, honest relationships. You'll be part of an environment where your contributions are respected and integrity is key.
• Discipline: In our fast-paced world, staying focused is crucial. We commit to high standards and a disciplined approach, helping you grow both personally and professionally.

Be part of a team that values your creativity and dedication. Together, let's push boundaries and achieve great things.