Junior Software Developer - Front-end at Squarepoint Capital (London, United Kingdom)
Squarepoint Capital· London, United Kingdom·
Job description
Please only apply to the one job you feel best fits your skillset and experience. If our team feels you are better suited for another role, we will reach out about the alternate opportunity.
Position Overview:
Front-end developers at Squarepoint are instrumental in enhancing user experience on our sophisticated research and trading platforms. You will use React and Typescript to develop fully-fledged applications facilitating real-time data access, and support the exploration of large volumes of data integral to our trading workflows and operations.
Your contributions will drive rapid decision-making and uphold our competitive edge in a high-stakes trading environment.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other degree with a heavy emphasis on software development,
- Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software development,
- Experience in web development using a modern React stack with TypeScript,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Willingness to pick up and learn new technologies and frameworks,
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with git and Linux,
- Experience with relational or document store databases,
- Experience working in an investment or financial business is useful.
Why work at Squarepoint Capital
- Culture: Collaboration across teams, a flat structure with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, and a focus on intellectual curiosity.
- Work environment: In-office for most roles (offices in New York, Boston, London, Paris, Singapore, Bangalore, etc.). Some roles offer a remote work program, but the majority require physical presence.
- Benefits: Generous parental leave, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(K) matching, disability and life insurance, paid sick days, generous PTO, paid volunteer time, free snacks and drinks. Offices are designed for in-person collaboration.
- Engineering culture: Technology is considered core to the business; engineers work closely with quantitative researchers to build and optimize trading systems. Emphasis on C++, Python, Kubernetes, and low-latency systems.
- Growth trajectory: Rapid headcount growth and a global footprint offer opportunities for career advancement and international mobility.