Software Engineer - Quant - Barings

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.

• Support automation and optimization of Quant Research processes
• Work across asset‑classes with particular focus on Fixed Income, Multi‑Asset and Insurance
• Work closely and collaboratively with our business partners to understand requirements and develop business focused solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Python with a strong focus on Pandas and Py Spark
• 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 complex technical topics and conduct code reviews
• Experience building data pipelines and orchestration frameworks
• Strong knowledge of PySpark and the Databricks ecosystem
• Implement scalable and reusable frameworks and solutions utilizing good Dev Ops 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

• Good understanding of ML and NLP processes
• Experience working in Cloud environments, particularly in Azure
• Experience working with and creating reusable Restful APIs
• Working knowledge of Power
  
  BI and report building
• Working knowledge of Typescript and Angular
• Python, SQL, and Microsoft Power BI skills