Junior Software Engineer

About Us

Life Trading is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. Our mission is to achieve and share trading success by harnessing technology and embracing our values. Our people are passionate experts and we expect accountability and excellence from all of our people.

Our culture is relaxed and focuses on trust, fairness and respect. We understand the importance of enjoying work every day, feeling rewarded for commitment and having time for a life outside of work.

About The Role

You will be reporting to the Head of Back Office and Risk, with a focus on improving the data, tools and systems used by various other teams within the business. Our aim is to improve efficiency by ensuring high data availability and automating as many regular tasks as possible.

Many key business functions are reliant on the systems developed by our team, so it's important that these systems function smoothly with minimal supervision. Reliability is crucial as they operate continuously, and the team is responsible for meeting the necessary performance standards.

There is a lot of scope for growth with this role across technical, quantitative, and trading dimensions.

This is a hybrid role, with 4 days a week in the office, 1 day WFH.

Your Mission at Life Trading

• Development of tools and systems which may include
• Implement ETL/ELT pipelines for a variety of internal and external data sources
• Process position, trade and market data from multiple data sources
• Compute and display various P&L and risk measures across a variety of trading styles
• Judicious use of AI tooling, with an appreciation for the potential pitfalls
• Appropriate automated test coverage to ensure high quality software
• Analysis
• Identify potential solutions to increase automation of regular tasks
• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and tasks
• Develop notebooks, dashboards & custom UIs to assist in interpretation of results
• Data
• Usage of existing data architectures for storage and analysis
• Import data into common stores
• Proactively monitor for and remediate data issues, utilizing self-healing pipelines
• Support
• Provide ongoing support of relevant production systems, including out of hours
• Continuously improve the monitoring and reliability of systems
• Other
• Follow and apply the company values
• Adhere to all relevant exchange rules, regulations and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Report to Head of Data

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Maths, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar: A strong technical background is essential for solving complex data challenges.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL: You'll be using these tools daily for data processing, analysis, and automation.
• Interest in data analysis: A passion for uncovering insights from large datasets and driving decisions.
• Fluent English and strong communication: Clear communication is key when collaborating across teams.
• Passion for learning: Eagerness to grow and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.

Bonus Points For

• Experience in trading and/or finance: Knowledge of the industry gives you a head start.
• Small team experience: Collaboration and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• Autonomous work: Ability to manage projects independently.
• Familiarity with tools like Postgres, SvelteKit, FastAPI, Docker, Dagster, Jupyter, Grafana, Excel: These tools will help in building and automating systems.

A Bit About The Team

You'll join a collaborative, agile team at Life Trading where your contributions directly impact decision-making and innovation.

Benefits

At Life Trading, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, personal well-being, and work-life balance:

• Competitive Salary
  : We offer a salary that reflects the value of your skills and experience in the market.
• Flat Management Structure
  : Enjoy a flat hierarchy that encourages open communication, collaboration, and the ability to make a tangible impact from day one.
• Work-Life Balance
  : We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working model.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
  : Access a variety of wellbeing programmes, including mental health support.
• Anniversary Leave Benefits
  : Additional paid leave to celebrate your milestones with Life Trading, recognising your loyalty and commitment.
• Social Events
  : Regular team-building activities, social gatherings, and celebrations to help build strong connections and a positive workplace culture.
• Paid Parental Leave
  : Generous parental leave to support new parents and help them balance work and family life.
• Professional Development Opportunities
  : Support for your continuous learning and career progression, including access to training programmes, workshops, and industry events.
• Employee Recognition Programme
  : Celebrate and reward exceptional performance and contributions, with recognition for both team and individual achievements.

Join us and be part of a company that values your well-being and professional development