At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and build scalable systems for risk data processing and analytics.
- Company: Join a leading global markets team in a dynamic tech environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, remote work options, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact in financial services while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Strong Java and Python skills, experience with distributed systems and data processing.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Risk Services team within Global Markets. This role focuses on designing and building scalable, distributed systems that support risk data processing, analytics and reporting workflows. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Java and Python-based backend systems, with a solid understanding of risk data flows, distributed architectures and enterprise-grade platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and enhance backend services and distributed systems supporting risk data and analytics platforms
- Build and maintain scalable applications using Java (Spring / Spring Boot) and Python
- Work with large datasets to support risk calculations, reporting and downstream analytics
- Collaborate with risk, front-office and data teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions
- Participate in code reviews, testing and release processes ensuring high-quality delivery
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems, focusing on stability and performance
Must-Have Skills
- Strong experience in Java (Spring / Spring Boot) and Python development
- Proven experience building distributed systems and microservices architectures
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms and system design principles
- Hands-on experience working with large-scale data processing systems
- Experience with messaging frameworks (e.g., Kafka, MQ)
- Strong working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
- Experience with XML and enterprise data integration patterns
- Experience with modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, build and deployment processes, unit and integration testing
Domain Experience (Preferred)
- Exposure to risk data flows and analytics pipelines within capital markets
- Familiarity with risk reporting systems, trade lifecycle and PnL workflows
- Experience working in enterprise financial platforms or similar large-scale environments
Good-to-Have
- Exposure to high-performance or low-latency systems
- Experience with data streaming and real-time processing frameworks
- Familiarity with cloud or containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Prior experience in global banking or financial services environments
Senior Software Engineer – Risk Services (Java / Python) in London employer: Crisil
As a leading investment banking firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programs and opportunities to engage in large-scale technology transformations, particularly in the Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk domains. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive benefits and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
