Engineering – Equities Technology Engineering – Analyst – London

Application Opening Date: 11 April 2018
Application Closing Date: 08 May 2018
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Full time
 
YOUR IMPACT
 
Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. Technology is at the heart of our multi-billion dollar business. Our engineers develop low latency, scalable, and resilient solutions which drive global equities sales and trading at Goldman Sachs.
 
OUR IMPACT

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Engineering, which is comprised of our Technology Division and global strategists groups, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

HOW YOU WILL FULFIL YOUR POTENTIAL
 
Working with systems software, compilers, user interfaces and modern web stacks. Data, structured and unstructured: pricing, risk and analytics, test engineering, software controls and SDLC.
 
Equities Engineers focus on designing, developing and maintaining the global infrastructure which underpins Equities sales and trading at Goldman Sachs. These engineers work across a variety of problem domains and software stacks to create leverage in our various Equities cash and derivatives business lines.
 
These problem spaces include: High-throughput, latency-sensitive order management, electronic trading and client connectivity systems, adaptable algorithmic trading platforms, performance-sensitive user interfaces, adaptive, robust trading controls, workflow management platforms, pricing, risk and booking systems.
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 
– Strong academic record with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or a related discipline required
– Experience of programming in C/C++, Java required
– Clear understanding of algorithms, numerical methods and data structures required
– Knowledge of Matlab, Python, HTML, CSS, SQL, Perl required
– Exposure to network analysis, visualisation, trading platforms, website/website application development required
– Demonstrable involvement with process improvement/automation initiatives required
– Experience of developing in Linux/Unix environment required
– Familiarity with core programming concepts and technique and machine learning required
– Comfort with standard SDLC tools
– Strong written and verbal communication skills required
– Willingness and ability to quickly learn proprietary technologies required
– Enthusiastic, proactive and driven individual with high degree of attention to detail
– Ability to work on multiple projects in a highly pressurised environment required
– Must be a team-player

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.

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