Front Office Java Developer - Algo Trading

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Investment Banking firm in Slough is seeking a Front Office Java Developer at Associate Director level. This role involves working with multi-asset trading and requires previous front office experience in Java development. The firm offers competitive remuneration, career progression, and a healthy work-life balance amidst a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Further career progression opportunities

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Essential previous front office Java development experience.
• Experience working within an investment banking environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate build-out of enterprise-wide Algorithmic trading framework.
• Work with Traders and Quants to understand requirements.
• Implement solutions to optimize performance and maintain low latency.

Skills

Java Development

Performance Optimization

Algorithmic Trading

Education

Strong academic background

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Slough, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

A leading Investment Banking firm in the city is recruiting for a Java Developer at Associate Director level to join the front office Algo trading multi-asset team.

Within this role, you will facilitate the build-out of an enterprise-wide, cross-asset, multi-strategy Algorithmic trading framework. You will work with Traders and Quants across all desks to understand their requirements and formulate solutions. The role requires you to identify and implement solutions to optimize performance and maintain low latency.

It is essential that you have previous front office Java development experience and come from a strong academic background.

In return, they are offering an excellent remuneration package, further career progression opportunities, and a great work-life balance. There is low staff turnover, and the role is vacant due to an internal promotion.