Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com As at 30 September 2025The TeamJoin our Market Data Platform team at the heart of a quantitative investment firm, powering the infrastructure which drives our systematic trading strategies and cutting-edge discretionary research.Youll help architect a multi-petabyte scale estate, processing billions of datapoints daily from thousands of data sources. Our stack combines Java and Python, with foundations of Kafka, ArcticDB, MongoDB, and more. This is an opportunity to tackle complex distributed systems challenges at exceptional scale. You should have the enthusiasm for leveraging AI development tools to accelerate delivery and driving their adoption across the team.Financial knowledge is not essential - we are looking for highly skilled, motivated engineers who are excellent communicators and keen to learn.Key CompetenciesYou will be a keen and self-motivated Java software developer. Youll be a member of a highly-focused team with an exceptionally broad responsibility, so great communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team are a must.RequiredStrong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics3+ years of professional experience in software engineering with Java or Python as your primary languageProficient on Linux platforms and strong understanding of GitDeep knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies such as Iceberg, Postgres, or MongoDBEmbracing agentic engineering willingness and ability to work effectively with AI-assisted development tools as part of daily workflowStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication and collaboration abilitiesAbility to work independently and gather requirements from stakeholdersAdvantageous But Not RequiredFamiliarity with distributed systems and orchestrationExperience with performance optimization and large-scale data processingContributions to open-source projectsExperience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)BenefitsModern office located in the OfficeX campus with easy access to transport and amenities.Hybrid working modelCompetitive compensation package25 days holiday allowancePremium Health insuranceEmployee Assistance programReferral BonusAdditional days off for long service and volunteeringMultisport cardOpportunities for professional development including internal tech talksConference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community.Inclusion, Work-Life Balance And Benefits At Man GroupYou'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyMan Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].