Software Engineering Intern - London, United Kingdom - G-Research

G-Research

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location :
London
G-Research is Europe's leading quantitative finance research firm. We hire the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of the biggest questions in finance.

We pair this expertise with machine learning, big data, and some of the most advanced technology available to predict movements in financial markets.

The role

Internship dates:

6 Months: 3rd April September 22nd 202 3 Months: 3rd July September 22nd 2023
09:0017:30 working hours
Based in Central London

Application close date: 01/02/2023.

We are currently seeking intellectually curious Computer Science students to join G-Research for the summer before their final year of study.

We offer internships lasting either 3 or 6 months, finishing in September 2023.

Joining as a Software Engineering Intern will enable you to gain real-world experience of working on our highly successful systems and understand what it takes to keep them improving, whether that be modernising and adding features to our legacy software, or building new supporting services using the latest tech.

During your time with us, you will work on a meaningful and challenging project, under the supervision of a mentor, who will provide ongoing feedback

Previous project examples include:

Increasing our ability to analyse and monitor the platform
Improving the identification of internal hybrid cloud supply chain integrity
Enhancing pipeline monitoring

This is a fantastic opportunity for innovative, bright students to help build world-class software in a progressive, fast-paced business. This challenging and satisfying software development role will also include delivering improvements to our production code.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Enhancing and supporting the existing trade technology platform and associated toolset
Designing and implementing high quality code to work with large data sets
Researching raw data and working with quant teams to ensure data quality and value
Designing databases and enhancing and optimising query performance where possible
Maintaining and enhancing the existing infrastructure and data processing tools that are responsible for regular handling of significant data feeds

Induction and training
You will be paired with an experienced Engineer who will mentor you through your time with us. All interns will have access to numerous training courses, including soft-skill training and online learning licences to hone your technical skills

Application process

The first stage of the process is to get involved with our Weather Prediction challenge You will have a maximum of 2.5 hours to complete the challenge.

The deadline for completing the challenge is 03/02/2023.

Who are we looking for?

Excellent academics you should be studying towards a 2:1 or above in Computer Science or Computer Science with Mathematics from a top tier university. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent academic performance at school
Experience with an object oriented programming language, preferably C#, Java or C++
Appreciation of good software architecture, core programming techniques and data structures
Excellent technical communication and problemsolving skills
Completed some development work experience
Interest in finance

Why should you apply?

Highly competitive compensation
Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
30 days' annual leave prorated
9% company pension contributions
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Monthly company events and regular intern socials

These roles will be fully on-site in our London offices.

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.

We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.