Software Engineer - Dallas, United States - G-Research
Description
Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas.
We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.
This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment.
The DevSecOps team operates within the Software Engineering Services function at G-Research and is responsible for security tooling within DevSecOps.
As a Software Engineer in our SES function, you will explore, learn, recommend and adopt technologies depending on the problem at hand.
You will take a user centric approach to all design and decision-making processes, and have the ability to work with a high level of trust, autonomy, and agility.
Key responsibilities:
Developing an API (front end and back end) to interconnect systems and applications
Designing, developing, and enhancing development platforms to provide a seamless and intuitive user experience
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineering, operations, Infrastructure and security
Backend and frontend software development
Optimizing and troubleshooting software performance
Supporting applications and customers and participating in the team's support rotation
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Extensive experience developing APIs in C#
A user-centric mindset, with deep understanding and empathy for users
Object-oriented programming and strong problem-solving skills
Experience with Event Driven Architecture, and familiarity (or willingness to learn) working with Kubernetes and containers
Use of operational / runtime tools and practices, including monitoring and logging with systems such as Prometheus and Grafana
Experience working with source code management and dependency management tools, such as GitHub and Artifactory
Experience working with CI/CD Pipelines, such as Jenkins, or ArgoCD
Ability to be productive in an environment with a high level of autonomy and agility
A strong desire to continually learn new technologies, approaches and systems
Willingness to learn by working with users across different business areas, experiences and cultures to drive towards the best outcome for the organization
A proactive approach to spotting problems, areas for improvement, performance bottlenecks, and process improvements
The ability to understand the inherent trade-offs between various software architectures as it relates to performance, resiliency, fault tolerance, load balancing, and data consistency
Why should you apply?
Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days
Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave
Generous 401(k) plan
16-weeks' fully paid parental leave
Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
Generous relocation allowance and support
Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks
On-site gym and car parking