Java Algo Developer (Equities,Fixed Income, Capital Markets)

We are on the search for a CONTRACT Java Algo Developer to support in the development of technology strategy and in-house technology solutions to drive and enable the Institutional businesses including electronic, low latency, Fixed Income, Equities and Commodities Sales and Trading, plus Investment Banking, Research, and Global Capital Markets software.

What will you be doing?
• You will be using core Java to build and enhance trading strategies and engines.
• The role involves working directly with trading, quant, and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves.
• The project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation, and analysis of trading signals & data.
• You will be part of a team involved in the full system development lifecycle from discussing and agreeing on requirements through to designing, developing, and deploying the changes.
• The systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable, and message-driven based on cutting edge Java and utilizing the latest hardware.

Skills that will help you in the role:
Required:
• Core Java (ideally version 21+) knowledge in a UNIX / Linux environment.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into well-designed and engineered solutions.
• A logical approach to problem-solving and good analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team.
• Experience with Git/Stash and Jenkins.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Junit.
• An interest to learn the business supported by the applications.
• Good Linux fundamentals.

Pay: £600-680 a day + Pensions/NI contributions on top
Type: PAYE
Location: London
Duration: 12 months, initially

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote, relaxed

About the job

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Information Technology
Focus: Software Engineering
Salary: £600 - £680 per day + NI and Pension
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: City of London

Job Reference: OVLG4I-8B0C8CD0
Date posted: 1 April 2025
Consultant: Dane Moore

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