Referment

About the Company

Referment is an innovative award winning recruitment business, built for the Financial Services sector, we use a peer-to-peer sourcing model to identify the best candidates for the right roles. Our approach to recruitment is aligned with creating a collaborative economy. We are focused on rewarding our network of expert referrers for recommending high quality people to us, so everyone benefits.

This approach is much more effective and efficient at finding the best match between candidates and roles, allowing us to spend more time getting to know the candidates we are working with. Referrals can be made via our website or job ads, which is quick and simple to use, whilst commuting, making a cup of tea, or whenever is convenient.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Referment

Job Title

Software Engineer - Hedge Fund

Job Description

Referment has partnered with a top hedge fund that is seeking a Software Engineer to join their high-performing Engineering team. This role offers excellent compensation and the chance to thrive in an environment that promotes autonomy, innovation, and career success.

Key Benefits:
Excellent Compensation: A highly competitive salary and benefits package, rewarding your skills and contributions.
Hybrid Working: Flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office collaboration, promoting work-life balance.

The Role:
As a Software Engineer, you’ll join a talented team of four developers, supporting key tools for position and risk management, conviction-building, post-trading analysis, and performance analysis. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders at all levels, providing solutions through the full SDLC process.

Technologies and Platform:
Core platform built with .NET (C#), SQL Server, and KDB.
A WPF desktop for core functionality and a Python-based strategy platform for bespoke user solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand the needs of CIOs and portfolio managers.
Implement solutions across all SDLC phases, from design to maintenance.
Create reusable components for the strategic platform.
Ensure high-quality work through code reviews and technology development.
Provide user support and effectively monitor the system.

Essential Skills:
Extensive software engineering experience in the financial industry, preferably with exposure to capital markets.
Strong C# skills and expertise in design patterns, architecture, data structures, multi-threading, and RESTful services.
Proficiency in Python and creating Python APIs/libraries.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Experience with relational databases and SDLC tools like Git and JIRA.

Desirable Skills:
Experience with WPF and WPF design patterns.
Knowledge of equity trading and risk management.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a cutting-edge firm with a collaborative environment, where you’ll have the support to excel and grow your career in a flexible and rewarding setting.

London, United Kingdom

On site

08-04-2025

Company Name

Referment

Job Title

Software Engineer

Job Description

Referment has partnered with a top hedge fund seeking a talented Front Office Software Engineer to join their high-performing Engineering team. This role offers tremendous career growth potential, providing full autonomy for defining and refining investment processes. You will receive the support and time necessary to succeed, along with the opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact solutions.

As a Software Engineer, you will work closely with four skilled developers, supporting tools for position and risk management, post-trading analysis, and performance evaluation. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, delivering solutions across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

The core platform is built on .NET (C#) with SQL Server and KDB databases, complemented by a strategy platform in Python. Your responsibilities will include developing re-usable components, designing and implementing solutions, performing code reviews, and supporting system performance.

Essential Skills:
Extensive software engineering experience, ideally in the financial industry, with exposure to capital markets.
Strong skills in C#, software architecture, multi-threading, and Python API development.
Proficiency with relational databases and SDLC tools like Git and JIRA.

Why This Role?
Excellent career growth potential and exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Competitive compensation and the chance to shape key technologies in the hedge fund space.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

10-04-2025

Company Name

Referment

Job Title

Java Developer - Blockchain Technology

Job Description

A rapidly growing blockchain technology company is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their engineering team. This is a chance to work at the forefront of decentralised technologies, helping to build scalable, secure infrastructure that powers next-generation blockchain solutions.

What you’ll be doing:
Designing, developing, and maintaining core Java-based components of the blockchain platform
Implementing highly secure and scalable backend services and APIs
Working closely with product and cryptography teams to deliver robust and innovative blockchain solutions
Writing clean, efficient, and testable code, with a focus on performance and reliability
Contributing to architectural decisions and technology roadmaps

What we're looking for:
Strong core Java development skills, with experience in multi-threaded and distributed systems
Good understanding of software engineering best practices, including TDD and CI/CD
Familiarity with blockchain concepts and smart contracts (experience with Ethereum or similar is a plus)
Experience with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and microservices architecture
A proactive mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Why join?
Be part of a mission-driven team building real-world blockchain applications
Work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, engineering-led environment
Enjoy flexible working, competitive compensation, and the opportunity for equity
Shape the future of decentralised systems and financial technology

If you're excited about the potential of blockchain and want to build systems that scale globally, get in touch or apply today for a confidential conversation.

London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

10-04-2025

Company Name

Referment

Job Title

Software Engineer - C#

Job Description

A leading sports betting technology firm in London is seeking a talented C# Developer to join their data analytics and reporting team. This new role has been created due to the company’s strong performance and internal growth, offering a fantastic opportunity for career progression. The successful candidate will be responsible for building reporting tools and applications to support quantitative workflows across the organization, working with large data sets.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop reporting tools and applications for internal users, utilizing large data sets.
Work on both frontend and backend projects, enhancing data analytics platforms.
Collaborate with the team to improve operational workflows and user experience.

Key Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science or a related scientific field.
Strong experience in C# and the .NET platform.
Experience in building or maintaining reporting and data analytics platforms.
Good database experience, including SQL Server, Oracle, or similar.
Knowledge of Web Technologies (HTML5, CSS, JSP, ASP.NET) is desirable.

What’s Offered:
Join a highly successful technology company with an excellent engineering culture.
Opportunity to work alongside skilled software engineers in a small, lean team.
Work with a modern technology stack and on multiple exciting projects.

This role presents a unique chance to grow within a dynamic and rapidly expanding technology firm.

London, United Kingdom

On site

14-04-2025