Software Engineer - DevSecOps

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 Role

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

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section