Software Engineer - Reference Data at Optiver | London | Rezi

Software Engineer - Reference Data at Optiver

Software Engineer - Reference Data

Optiver · London

2 months ago

Software Engineer - Reference Data

Optiver · London

2 months ago
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About the Role

Expand the coverage, quality, and robustness of reference data products that power trading strategies across the firm.

Responsibilities

  • Establish vision and technical direction for major initiatives across the reference data platform.
  • Expand and harden existing reference data products, improving coverage, data quality, and operational robustness.
  • Design, develop, support, and maintain critical components of the data infrastructure.
  • Ensure new and existing programs adhere to coding, architectural, and operational standards.
  • Develop a deep understanding of trading, exchanges, and underlying data domains.
  • Collaborate with traders, engineers, and researchers to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and deliver datasets.

Requirements

  • Strong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
  • Experience writing software in C++, C, C# and/or Python.
  • A pragmatic approach to data modelling, balancing correctness, completeness, and upstream data realities.
  • Innovative, big-picture thinking grounded in real-world pragmatism.
  • Desire to continuously improve in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Readiness to set technical direction, promote engineering principles, and do the right things.

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus structure.
  • 27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidays.
  • Daily breakfast and lunch.
  • Support on commuting expenses.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • ClassPass fitness membership.
  • Training and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Access to conferences and tech events.
  • International transfer opportunities.

About the Company

  • Optiver's mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency, and acting as a stabilizing force.
  • The company focuses on continuous improvement and safeguarding healthy and efficient markets.
  • Optiver is one of the largest market making institutions and a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges globally.

Equal Opportunity

  • Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.