Software Engineer - Data & Lifecycle (Equities/CA)

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology, and trading expertise has shaped our collaborative mindset, which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role at QRT:

We are looking for an exceptional Software Engineer to be an integral member of the Data and Lifecycle team. We work closely with trading and research functions to provide trade and position lifecycle automations (corporate actions, expiries, coupon payments, etc), maintain reference data, handle internal and external reporting and generate reports for Front office use across different teams.

This position has a specialized focus as an SME for Equities, ETFs Reference Data and Corporate Actions. This high-visibility position will directly impact trading and business operations by providing expert guidance on equity-related reference data, events and automating complex lifecycle processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Be involved in the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions for trade and position lifecycle automations for corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Ensure the availability and quality of reference data for diverse asset types, with a particular emphasis on equities and corporate actions.
• Partner closely with a variety of stakeholders and maintain alignment with business needs.
• Validate systems and procedures related to reference data and corporate actions, ensuring robust trade/position checks and alignment with brokers and fund administrators.

Your present skillset:

• Deep understanding of equities, ETFs and their derivatives with regards to reference data and corporate actions
• Advanced Python programming, design, and architecture.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with C# is a plus
• Knowledge of testing as part of continuous delivery and integration pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively in a small, close-knit team.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal communication skills