At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop trading systems using Python, .NET, Angular, and Databricks.
- Company: NextWave Consulting, a leader in investment management technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the financial technology space.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development, especially in financial services and trading systems.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
NextWave Consulting is hiring a software developer to support a buy-side investment management transformation. This role sits close to front-office trading technology and focuses on building, integrating, and improving systems connected to Charles River, Adroit, and Databricks. You will work with internal technology teams, business users, and external vendors to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in a regulated environment.
What you will do
- Design, build, test, and support components across trading and investment management systems.
- Develop and maintain applications, services, and integrations using Python, .NET, Angular, SQL, APIs, and Databricks.
- Build and optimise data flows, database objects, and reporting logic to improve performance, data quality, and operational visibility.
- Work directly with traders, technology stakeholders, and vendors to turn business requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Investigate production issues, fix defects, and improve resilience across integrated platforms.
- Follow strong engineering practices for coding, testing, documentation, change control, and deployment in a regulated financial environment.
What you need to bring
- Experience as a software engineer or developer in financial services, ideally within asset management, buy-side trading, or capital markets.
- Strong hands-on development skills in Python, .NET, Angular, SQL, and Databricks.
- Practical experience building and supporting integrations using APIs, including REST and WebSockets. SOAP experience is useful but not essential.
- Strong SQL capability, including query writing, optimisation, stored procedures, and schema design.
- Good understanding of trading workflows, market data, and order/execution management concepts. Experience with Charles River or similar OMS platforms is highly valuable.
- Strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfort working in an environment where priorities can shift, vendor dependencies exist, and delivery quality matters.
Reality check
- This is more engineering-led than pure integration/support, a blend of greenfield + integration (not just fixing systems).
- You will likely be working across legacy and modern technologies at the same time.
- Domain context matters. Candidates without financial markets or trading systems exposure may find the learning curve steep.
Buy-Side Trading Systems Developer (Python/.NET/Angular + Databricks) in London employer: Nextwave Consulting, Inc,
NextWave Consulting is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, ideal for those passionate about technology in the financial services sector. With a focus on employee growth, we offer opportunities to work closely with traders and technology stakeholders, ensuring that your contributions directly impact our investment management transformation. Located in a dynamic environment, we provide a unique blend of greenfield projects and integration challenges, making it a rewarding place for developers looking to advance their careers.
