Execution Developer - London- Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious technology team at a leading global hedge fund, where you'll build execution algorithms and develop tools for traders. This role offers the chance to work closely with trading and research teams, contributing to a tech-driven environment that values strong software engineering practices. With a focus on continuous investment in engineering, you will thrive in a flat-structured, collaborative culture that promotes personal development and regular social events. If you have a passion for quantitative financial markets and a strong background in software development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the trading world.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonuses

Personal development allowance

Sponsorship

Central London office

Collaborative environment

Regular social events

Annual company trips

Team offsites

Qualifications

• Expert software developer in Java with strong SQL skills.
• Degree with high mathematical and computing content from a top-tier university.

Responsibilities

• Build new execution algorithms and platforms for trading.
• Develop tools for manual traders and optimize software for trading lifecycle.

Skills

Java

SQL

Communication Skills

Software Engineering Techniques

Linux

Python

Typescript

FIX Protocol

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

Oracle

MongoDB

Job description

Execution Developer - London - Tech-Driven Global Hedge Fund

The Client

One of the world's largest hedge funds, this is an excellent opportunity to join one of the most prestigious technology teams in systematic trading in a wide-ranging development role.

This is a great time to join as engineering is currently undergoing significant investment. The team works very closely with the trading and research teams, building the tools, platforms, and algorithms that drive the centralised global trading operation.

The Role

You can expect a range of work, from building new execution algorithms and platforms to developing tools for manual traders and monitoring capability, through to post-trade performance analysis and optimising software for all aspects of the trading lifecycle.

The majority of the company's systems run on Linux and most code is written in Java, with some Python and Typescript.

You will need to have a keen interest in quantitative financial trading markets. Previous experience with almost any asset class will be an advantage.

Key Skills

1. Expert software developer in Java
2. Excellent database / SQL skills - ideally Oracle, MongoDB
3. Exceptional communication skills are essential
4. Proponent of strong software engineering techniques and agile methods, and comfortable working on both Linux and Windows
5. Degree with high mathematical and computing content - Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, etc. - from a top-tier university
6. Experience with FIX is a significant advantage

Benefits

1. Competitive salary + generous bonuses
2. Extra perks including a personal development allowance and sponsorship
3. Central London office with a very smart, friendly tech team
4. Flat-structured, transparent and collaborative environment, 'no-attitude' culture
5. Regular social events, plus annual company trips and team offsites

Whilst we carefully review all applications, due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
To apply for this role, or for further information, please contact:

Maia Ellis
[e-mail]
020 3745 6539
linkedin.com/in/maia-ellis-38a577193