Electronic Trader

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Electronic Trader to enhance our electronic trading team. This role requires deep knowledge of electronic execution workflows and client integration in the crypto trading industry. The ideal candidate will support our trading infrastructure and provide technical expertise to clients, ensuring optimal service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Java and FIX protocol.
• Strong experience integrating with REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Proficient in SQL, with a focus on PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement onboarding processes for electronic trading clients.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation for APIs.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and electronic execution issues.

Skills

Java

FIX Protocol

API Integration

SQL

PostgreSQL

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electronic Trader to join our growing electronic trading team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of electronic execution workflows within the crypto trading industry. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting and expanding our electronic trading infrastructure and client connectivity.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Electronic Trader to join our growing electronic trading team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of electronic execution workflows within the crypto trading industry. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting and expanding our electronic trading infrastructure and client connectivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Onboarding: Design and implement onboarding processes for new electronic trading clients, ensuring seamless integration and optimal experience.
• API & FIX Documentation: Maintain, update, and improve technical documentation for REST, WebSocket, and FIX APIs.
• Integration Support: Develop and maintain sample code and technical guides to showcase integration workflows with our trading APIs.
• Client Support: Provide comprehensive technical and business support to clients, acting as a bridge between trading operations and external stakeholders.
• Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to connectivity, order routing, and electronic execution across all trading channels.
• Performance Reporting: Generate and analyze execution performance metrics and PnL reports to support internal teams and clients.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Java and FIX protocol.
• API Integration: Strong experience integrating with REST and WebSocket APIs.
• Database Skills: Proficient in SQL, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of order routing workflows, market structure, and trading protocols in the crypto industry.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to diagnosing and resolving issues in a fast-paced trading environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with market makers, exchanges, or algorithmic trading platforms.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and trading analytics tools.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance considerations in electronic trading.