Java Associate Engineer - Market Data Platform

About Man Group

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 2025

The Team

Join 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.

You’ll 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.

Financial knowledge is not essential - we are looking for highly skilled, motivated engineers who are excellent communicators and keen to learn.

Key Competencies

You will be a keen and self-motivated Java software developer.  You’ll 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.

Required

• Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering with Java or Python as your primary language
• Proficient on Linux platforms and strong understanding of Git
• Deep knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies such as Iceberg, Postgres, or MongoDB
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and gather requirements from stakeholders

Advantageous but not required

• Familiarity with distributed systems and orchestration
• Experience with performance optimization and large-scale data processing
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)

Benefits

• Modern office located in the OfficeX campus with easy access to transport and amenities.
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days holiday allowance
• Premium Health insurance
• Employee Assistance program
• Referral Bonus
• Additional days off for long service and volunteering
• Multisport card
• Opportunities for professional development including internal tech talks
• Conference attendance, and engagement with the open-source community.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'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 Policy

Man 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 TalentAcquisition@man.com.

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