# Software Engineer

[Aspect Capital](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/aspect-capital.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Software Engineering - Backend](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/software-engineering-backend.md)

Aspect Capital is hiring a Software Engineer in London. Posted 2026-03-19; applications close 2026-07-09.

**Apply**: https://aspectcapital-94a5ce.careers.hibob.com/a5e8d2fb-263f-4533-8516-cc315b439129

Posted 2mo ago.

## Role details

## Role

Aspect Capital is an award-winning systematic hedge fund based in London. We manage over $8 billion of client assets, with technology playing a critical role in the success of our business.

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our Software Development team. This is an opportunity to work within a well-established team where your primary responsibilities will be to utilise technology to solve business problems. We work in a fast paced and dynamic environment where the goal is to help deliver Aspect’s ambitious business plans.

## Essential Skills

  
- 4-6 years of experience as a software engineer in a professional environment, taking requirements from concept to production use
  
- Strong development skills: Java experience is a must as well as competence in or willingness to learn Python
  
- The ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly and concisely with both technical and non-technical audiences

## Nice to Have

  
- Financial experience and domain knowledge
  
- Python or MATLAB
  
- Cloud and container technologies such as AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes

## Responsibilities

  
- Develop features on a range of systems written in Java, Python, and MATLAB, integrating with our proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers, utilising industry best practices in SDLC (e.g., TDD, CI/CD, monitoring)
  
- Learn and understand key features of the expanding range of financial markets Aspect trades and the business processes that are required to support them
  
- Manage technical projects whilst working closely with our internal business users to break down high level requirements into feasible technology solutions and identify opportunities for unlocking business value
  
- Keep up to date with what is going on in the wider tech community - you will be encouraged to attend events such as conferences and meet-ups

## Applying to this role

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Updated: 2026-06-09
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