About this role
Salary: £55,000 - 95,000 per year
Requirements: Experience with an object-oriented programming language such as C, C++, Python, or JavaA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a similar field of study, or equivalent work experiencePrior contributions to system design and architecture, including scaling fault-tolerant distributed systemsAn honest approach to problem-solving and the ability to collaborate with peers, partners, and managementIn-depth knowledge of Linux/UnixExperience with blameless postmortemsA passion for performance excellence, robustness, and an engineering mindset Responsibilities: Write production-quality code, including reading, debugging, and developing softwareBuild software that defines the environment in which component software runsCreate dashboards to analyse current load and latency and plan for anticipated changesBuild toolkits that enable software instrumentationDevelop self-service platform technology for routine operations and incident responseIntegrate code with components across the entire systemCollaborate with component teams to assess workflows and design appropriate interfacesBuild applications that support workflows via self-service or automationEnsure new features are supportable in production without increasing operational loadAdvise component teams on existing solutions and fill gaps where neededAssess the impact of proposed system changes before productionInvestigate and resolve unexpected system behaviour and root-cause issues Technologies: CTOSupportJavaLinuxPythonUnixBackbone More:
We are the Ticker Plant team within Engineering and CTO in London, building one of the worlds most sophisticated real-time market data systems and serving as the source of truth for global financial markets. Our SRE team sits at the intersection of systems engineering and financial technology, focusing on correctness, performance, and availability across a massively distributed, large-scale platform. This is a development role where we primarily use C++ and Python, and we value candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to contribute from day one. We also encourage applications from all candidates who can show the ability required for the role, regardless of years of experience. Bloombergs culture, values, and people are highlighted through our podcast series.
last updated 36 week of 2026