Senior Software Engineer, Aera Technology

• Strong experience in backend software development
• Deep expertise in one of the following areas:
• Strong Core Java skills: threading, allocation & garbage collection, performance tuning. Experience writing low latency Java
• Strong domain knowledge in database engine / Compiler design / Investment bank Front office
• Experience designing languages
• Understanding of how the JVM works
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude Code

Desirable

• The Senior Software Engineer (CALC engine) is a specialised role working on a complex Java based high-performance OLAP engine
• Our engine is a multi-dimensional calculation engine with its own modelling language
• The model declaration is dynamically compiled into efficient runtime objects
• The successful candidate will be working right in the core of the engine, where correctness and quality are as important as calculation performance
• Work closely with the product team to codify design decisions into executable criteria
• Collaboratively design and implement high-performance, low latency calculation engine code
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to team members and stakeholders
• Advocate for correctness-first approaches and foster a culture where quality is paramount