Lead Software Engineer
Core
Lead Software Engineer embedded in the Quantitative Investment Group to build production-grade systems for systematic portfolio construction, optimization, and risk analytics. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R94206-1-lead-software-engineer-at-wellington)
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (quantitative investment platform)
Builds
Scalable quantitative portfolio and research infrastructure, data services, and production systems for equity and credit strategies
Domain
Financial services / Quantitative investment / Systematic trading
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, C#, software engineering fundamentals, API design, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), Microsoft SQL Server, time-series data handling, numerical computation
Preferred skills
Experience with systematic investment environments, domain abstraction design, CI/CD practices
Technologies
Python, C#, Git, AWS, Azure, Microsoft SQL Server
Responsibilities
Design and implement software for portfolio construction and risk analytics; migrate systematic models to modern frameworks; build shared time-series and factor data services; integrate internal and third-party datasets; partner with DevOps on environment standardization; conduct code reviews and technical documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC