Full-Time

Software Engineer

Python

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MarketAxess

MarketAxess

501-1,000 employees

Institutional electronic trading platform for fixed-income

Data & Analytics
Financial Services

Mid, Senior

London, UK

Employees in Technology work in the office 2 or more days a week.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Python
NoSQL
SQL
Docker
CloudFormation
AWS
Go
Jenkins
Terraform
Development Operations (DevOps)
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in designing, building, deploying, and automating infrastructure using infrastructure as code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, or Go
  • Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud computing concepts (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Experience with containerisation technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes
  • Experience in designing and implementing APIs and other web services
  • Real-work experience with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-pace, dynamic environment
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams
  • Knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching mechanisms, and message brokers
  • Experience with Software as a Service products grating multiple SaaS products
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and integrate new features
  • Ensure platform performance, security, and stability through testing and observability
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance the platform’s capabilities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to the platform
  • Collaborate with product managers to align platform development with overall product goals
  • Participate in on-call rotations to address urgent platform issues
  • Contribute to the documentation of platform architecture, APIs, and processes
  • Develop software to provide the best possible experience for our product development teams and help them efficiently release high-quality software

MarketAxess operates an electronic trading platform focused on fixed-income markets, allowing institutions to trade bonds more efficiently. The platform connects over 2,000 firms, including major asset managers and broker-dealers, who use its patented technology to enhance liquidity and improve execution quality. A key feature is the Open Trading™ marketplace, which facilitates all-to-all trading, creating a diverse liquidity pool for credit market participants. Additionally, MarketAxess provides automated trading solutions, market data products, and various pre- and post-trade services, leveraging its extensive data resources. Unlike competitors, MarketAxess emphasizes a unique trading environment that fosters collaboration among a wide range of market players. The company's goal is to streamline bond trading processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall market efficiency.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$41.1K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased electronic trading adoption in emerging markets boosts MarketAxess' growth potential.
  • Integration with S&P Global enhances MarketAxess' market data offerings for clients.
  • Recent investments indicate strong investor confidence in MarketAxess' future growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like Tradeweb and Bloomberg may erode MarketAxess' market share.
  • Leadership changes could lead to strategic shifts or instability within the company.
  • Expansion into emerging markets exposes MarketAxess to geopolitical risks and currency volatility.

What makes MarketAxess unique

  • MarketAxess' Open Trading™ is a unique all-to-all trading solution in credit markets.
  • The platform offers comprehensive pre- and post-trade services, enhancing client trading efficiency.
  • MarketAxess integrates extensive market data and analytics, providing superior insights to clients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Tuition Assistance and Professional Development

Onsite Healthcare

Generous Parental Leave