Java Developer- Algo Trading

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established trading firm in London is seeking a talented Java Developer to join their low latency trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on cross-asset trading without the bureaucracy of larger organizations. You'll be involved in designing and developing innovative trading algorithms, working closely with the Quant Team, and gaining exposure to high-frequency trading. If you are passionate about technology and trading, this position promises significant growth and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial Java development; C++ considered.
• Strong understanding of SQL and core programming principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new trading algorithms in Java.
• Engineer a new greenfield low latency trading platform.
• Work closely with traders to understand application requirements.

Skills

Core Java

SQL

C++

Machine Learning

General Programming Concepts

Education

BSc in Computer Science

MSc in Machine Learning

PhD in Computer Science

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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

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