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Barings

Software Engineer - Director

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London, United kingdom

Full Time

02-05-2025

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Job Specifications

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Job Title: Software Engineer

Corporate Title: Director

Department name: Software Engineering

Location: London or Charlotte, NC

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for Python and a knack for creating cutting-edge technology. This role offers a unique blend of technical challenges and the ability to make a major impact on the firm.

At Barings, we are building a team of technical leaders passionate about emerging technologies and driving our business toward a data and engineering centric strategy.

You will be responsible for working with various business partners across the Quant and Risk area to play a critical role in building out and enhancing the quant platform.

Responsibilities

Support automation and optimization of Quant Research processes
Work across asset-classes with particular focus on Fixed Income, Multi-Asset and Insurance
Work with the business partners to understand requirements and develop business focused solutions
Advanced proficiency in Python with a strong focus on Pandas and PySpark
Work in cross-functional agile teams to continuously experiment, iterate, and deliver on new objectives.
Strong track record in working with open-source projects and picking the right tool for the job by keeping up to date on the latest industry trends in upcoming technologies.
Ability to bring less experienced team members along for the ride with the ability to explain the complex technical topics and conduct code reviews.
Experience building data pipelines and orchestration frameworks

Requirements

Advanced Python
Strong knowledge of PySpark and the Databricks ecosystem
Implement scalable and re-usable frameworks and solutions utilizing good DevOps practices.
Strong software engineering fundamentals with a focus on writing clean, well-tested code
Good understanding of data and data architecture patterns
Experience with relational and time-series databases
Self-starter attitude
Ability to work with global teammates across three different time zones

Desirable

Good understanding of ML and NLP processes
Experience working in Cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
Experience working with and creating reusable Restful APIs
Working knowledge of PowerBI and report building

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

About the Company

Barings is a $421+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. Learn more at www.Barings.com. *As of December 31, 2024 Know more