Java Developer- Algo Trading

Quant Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in trading is seeking a talented Java Developer to join their innovative low latency trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading algorithms and platforms, collaborating with skilled professionals in a dynamic environment. You'll be instrumental in shaping the future of trading technology, contributing to high-frequency trading strategies, and developing utility applications that enhance trading activities. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in the financial sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development is essential, with a focus on low latency applications.
• Strong understanding of SQL and core programming concepts is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new trading algorithms primarily using Java.
• Engineer a new low latency trading platform and work on connectivity to exchanges.

Skills

Java

SQL

C++

Machine Learning

General Programming Concepts

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Masters in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

This range is provided by Quant Capital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Low latency Java Developer - Algo Trading

Up to £160,000 p/a

Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Developer to join their low latency trading team.

Our client quant prop trading house with performance figures of 22%. They are currently looking to expand their high and intraday trading presence across FX, equities and commodities.

The Java Developer will:

• Work closely with the Head of Trading and the Quant Team and assist in design and development of new trading algorithms, mainly in Java
• Help engineer a new greenfield low latency trading platform
• Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges
• Develop utility applications and excel tools to help with trading activities
• Work with traders, understand requirements for new applications and strategies to develop and also resolve issues if any

This is an opportunity for someone that wants to work with a smart people in a collaborative environment that is solely focused on cross asset trading.

They avoid the bureaucracy of larger organisations, and keep their management structures flat. Decisions are made efficiently; changes are implemented quickly.

It’s a friendly, open place where people are motivated because they enjoy what they’re doing.

Java Developers MUST have:

• Computer Science or Machine learning BSc or Masters or PhD from a top 40 University Globally
• Some commercial Java Development experience; we would consider C++ but core coding is Java
• Core Java
• SQL
• Good understanding of general programming concepts, diligent coder.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Java developer to join a growing trading business at a time of significant interesting growth within the sector. You will gain massive exposure to High Frequency Trading.

My client is based in the City of London

Java Developer, C++ Developer, Quant, Junior Quant, C++ Java, SQL Matlab, Quant Trader, Quantitative,

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Engineering, and Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Technology, Information and Media

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