
Software Engineer – Developer Experience
15 January 2026
Software Engineer – Platform / Developer Productivity
We are hiring a Software Engineer for a leading HFT to join a Platform Engineering team, focused on building tools, systems, and platforms that enable developers to work faster, more reliably, and with confidence in a high-frequency trading environment.
This role sits close to development teams and is responsible for improving the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from local development and testing through to build, deployment, and production operations.
Key responsibilities:
- Build and maintain internal developer tooling, platforms, and automation to improve speed and efficiency
- Design and support build, CI/CD, and deployment systems used across engineering teams
- Improve developer workflows by reducing friction, manual steps, and feedback loops
- Develop scalable, reliable infrastructure and services used by multiple teams
- Work closely with developers to understand pain points and deliver practical solutions
Requirements:
- Strong software engineering fundamentals
- Experience building internal tools or platforms for developers
- Familiarity with modern CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud-native systems
- Ability to write clean, maintainable code and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly or reach out to our Head of Technology at doconnell@elevatepartners.ie