G-Research
Senior Software Engineer, Platform Automation
G-Research, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Software Engineer
Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips? G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment. The Role
We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Platform Automation team, which is responsible for building and maintaining the core systems and services that power infrastructure automation, enhance developer productivity and streamline operational workflows. This role will focus on expanding our internal automation platform through system integrations, improved self-service capabilities and greater operational efficiency across both infrastructure and engineering environments. Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:
Designing, building and maintaining backend services and tools to automate infrastructure provisioning and reduce operational overhead. Developing APIs, service integrations and internal tooling to enhance observability, access control and platform automation. Working closely with platform, security and application teams to deliver resilient, scalable infrastructure solutions. Writing clean, maintainable and well-tested code in languages such as Python, Go or TypeScript. Building and deploying containerized services using technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes. Owning the delivery of technical projects from design through deployment, with a strong focus on reliability and long-term maintainability. Participating in on-call rotations and helping to maintain system health through proactive monitoring, alerting and incident response. Continuously improving CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins-based workflows, and contributing to evolving platform automation practices. Who Are We Looking For?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: A strong track record of building high-quality software using object-oriented or functional programming languages such as Go or Python. Solid understanding of system design, distributed computing, and software architecture. Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Confidence writing scripts in Bash and using automation tools like Ansible to streamline workflows. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and automation frameworks, with a strong alignment to DevOps principles. Comfortable working in agile, self-organizing teams, taking initiative to solve technical problems and navigate ambiguity. A commitment to code quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Proficiency with Git and modern collaborative development practices. Desirable Skills and Knowledge: Experience with Java or other statically typed languages beyond those already listed. Understanding of microservices architecture and scalable service design. Familiarity with event streaming or messaging systems, such as Kafka. Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools, especially Terraform. Knowledge of observability platforms such as Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, Grafana or the ELK stack. Exposure to service discovery, secrets management or API gateways. Who Should You Apply?
Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided in the office (via GrubHub) Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave Generous 401(k) plan 16-weeks' fully paid parental leave Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance and Wellness programs Generous relocation allowance and support Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks Free on-site gym and car parking This role is employed through our US affiliate. G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.
Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips? G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded. This is a hybrid role based in our new Dallas infrastructure hub where we work on the latest technologies in a cutting-edge environment. The Role
We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Platform Automation team, which is responsible for building and maintaining the core systems and services that power infrastructure automation, enhance developer productivity and streamline operational workflows. This role will focus on expanding our internal automation platform through system integrations, improved self-service capabilities and greater operational efficiency across both infrastructure and engineering environments. Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:
Designing, building and maintaining backend services and tools to automate infrastructure provisioning and reduce operational overhead. Developing APIs, service integrations and internal tooling to enhance observability, access control and platform automation. Working closely with platform, security and application teams to deliver resilient, scalable infrastructure solutions. Writing clean, maintainable and well-tested code in languages such as Python, Go or TypeScript. Building and deploying containerized services using technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes. Owning the delivery of technical projects from design through deployment, with a strong focus on reliability and long-term maintainability. Participating in on-call rotations and helping to maintain system health through proactive monitoring, alerting and incident response. Continuously improving CI/CD pipelines, including Jenkins-based workflows, and contributing to evolving platform automation practices. Who Are We Looking For?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: A strong track record of building high-quality software using object-oriented or functional programming languages such as Go or Python. Solid understanding of system design, distributed computing, and software architecture. Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes. Confidence writing scripts in Bash and using automation tools like Ansible to streamline workflows. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability tooling, and automation frameworks, with a strong alignment to DevOps principles. Comfortable working in agile, self-organizing teams, taking initiative to solve technical problems and navigate ambiguity. A commitment to code quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Proficiency with Git and modern collaborative development practices. Desirable Skills and Knowledge: Experience with Java or other statically typed languages beyond those already listed. Understanding of microservices architecture and scalable service design. Familiarity with event streaming or messaging systems, such as Kafka. Experience using infrastructure-as-code tools, especially Terraform. Knowledge of observability platforms such as Prometheus, VictoriaMetrics, Grafana or the ELK stack. Exposure to service discovery, secrets management or API gateways. Who Should You Apply?
Market-leading compensation plus annual discretionary bonus Lunch provided in the office (via GrubHub) Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance Excellent paid time off allowance of 25 days Sick days, military leave, and family and medical leave Generous 401(k) plan 16-weeks' fully paid parental leave Medical and Prescription, Dental, and Vision insurance Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance and Wellness programs Generous relocation allowance and support Great selection of office snacks, and hot and cold drinks Free on-site gym and car parking This role is employed through our US affiliate. G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.