Job Information
Bloomberg Senior Software Engineer - Index Platform Infrastructure in Prague, Czech Republic
Senior Software Engineer - Index Platform Infrastructure
Location
Prague
Business Area
Engineering and CTO
Ref #
10041323
Description & Requirements
Bloomberg Indices is a rapidly growing business within Bloomberg and we were recently named Index Provider of the Year at the 2023 ETF Stream Awards, we’re a key player in the Index business, providing comprehensive benchmark and tradable index products. These indices underpin trillions of dollars of trades and assets under management, and hundreds of high profile clients rely on them daily to make critical business decisions.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to join the Platform Infrastructure team, where you will play a critical role in building the technical foundation that enables our Index Engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. You will design, develop, and maintain the infrastructure and tools that power our index calculation, data loading, and display capabilities, allowing our engineers to focus on writing business logic that drives the index business forward. Your work will have a direct impact on the scalability, reliability, and performance of our systems, and you will collaborate closely with our product, operations, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
We’re proud of our culture and collaboration sits at the centre of how we operate. Our flat structure gives us the opportunity to collaborate across teams and locations on a global scale, both virtually and in person. The Prague engineering team is an integral part of Index engineering and the broader Bloomberg community. We work in a stable and friendly environment which is illustrated in the long tenure of our Engineers. Software Engineers at Bloomberg actively shape the direction of our technology and products, helping us drive innovation in the financial markets.
We employ a hybrid work model which gives our engineers flexibility but also allows us to foster team spirit and collaboration across teams.
We'll trust you to:
- Use all your experience to become a custodian of the data that is foundational to index.
You'll need to have:
Experience with an object-oriented programming language (ideally C#)
A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, similar field of study or equivalent work experience
Deep understanding of data structures and algorithms
An aptitude for analytical and creative problem solving and an ability to get into the detail of complex issues
Excellent skills for daily interaction with our business stakeholders
Exposure to all phases of the software development lifecycle
Ability to help expand the framework to cater for the growing index needs of our clients
We'd love to see:
Some knowledge of SQL
Experience distinguishing garbage collection generations from your lambda expressions
Previous experience building software for the finance/trading domain
An enthusiasm for Agile
If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.
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