Hybrid Java Developer for Low-Latency Trading

Radley James

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Radley James is recruiting a Java Developer for a global systematic hedge fund in London. You will work within the Software Development team to build and enhance systems supporting trading activities.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and involves developing across Java, Python and MATLAB, contributing to low-latency, high-performance solutions. Candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience and a degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or a

Qualifications

3+ years' professional software development experience.
Strong knowledge of concurrency and low-latency systems.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and enhance systems across Java, Python and MATLAB.
Integrate applications with proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers.
Follow best practices across the SDLC, including TDD, CI/CD and monitoring.
Work closely with the business to understand financial markets and develop solutions to real business problems.
Stay up to date with the wider technology community through conferences, meet-ups and other events.