Algo Developer - 6 to 12 month contract

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. seeks an Algo Developer for a 6 to 12 month contract in London. The role involves designing and developing algorithmic trading systems and requires expertise in Java and collaboration across teams.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or engineering, and experience in algorithmic trading. Join us in delivering industry-leading trading solutions in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in design and development of algorithmic trading system for equity markets.
• Hands on experience coding and developing algorithmic trading systems in Java.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new features, enhancements and bug fixes to our algo trading platform.
• Participate in the full project life cycle including technical analysis, design, development, and testing.
• Ensure adherence to functional architecture strategy and company development standards.

Skills

Java

Algorithmic trading systems

Team player

Self-management

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in computer science, engineering or related disciplines

Tools

CI/CD automation

Distributed systems

Networking (TCP/IP)

Job description

Job Title: Algo Developer - 6 to 12 month contract

Job Code: 13875

Country: GB

City: London

Role Description

Nomura’s proprietary algorithmic trading systems that address our client’s diverse range of trading styles and goals. The platform trades a significant portion of client order flow per day globally and represents a business critical system for the firm. We provide a core set of global, event-driven, multi asset trading strategies and deploy a library of regularly updated component tactics and extensive controls to refine behavior. Clients can easily tailor strategies to meet specific objectives. The team works closely with the Quants to bring new strategies to the market and to constantly evolve the portfolio of the algorithmic offerings of the firm. The role requires an excellent technologist with deep experience in mission critical and highly evolving systems.

Key Objectives

• Deliver new features, enhancements and bug fixes to our algo trading platform
• Participate in the full project life cycle including technical analysis, design, data analysis and mapping, development and testing.
• Occasionally provide level 2 and 3 support for front-office applications
• Ensure adherence to functional architecture strategy and compliance to company development standards.
• Liaise with the business and development teams with regards to priorities and progress of various tasks and projects.
• If necessary, help manage projects for the implementation of new systems or system upgrades.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in design and development of algorithmic trading system for equity markets.
• Hands on experience coding and developing algorithmic trading systems in Java
• Ability to exhibit high level of professionalism in team oriented environment.
• Team player that is able to work with people across different departments, countries and regions.
• Demonstrates self-direction and initiative in achieving objectives
• Strong self-management skills with ability to prioritize and execute
• Bachelor or Master degree in computer science, engineering or related disciplines

Preferred:

• Experience in CI/CD automation
• Exposure to distributed systems and message oriented architecture
• Understanding and ideally hands on experience working with event driven systems
• Experience working with financial markets and understanding of local market characteristics
• Good knowledge of networks, TCP/IP and enterprise messaging solutions

Diversity & Inclusion

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.