Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office

Vertus Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners Ltd in London seeks a skilled Java developer to join a front-office trading team focused on algorithmic strategies. You’ll design, build, and optimise production-grade trading systems that execute orders with precision in a fast-paced market environment.

You will collaborate with traders and quants to deliver low-latency solutions across asset classes, maintaining high throughput and reliability in real-time data processing.

Qualifications

• Java development experience in high-performance or real-time systems.
• Interest in trading and financial markets, with desire to be embedded in a front-office team.
• Experience with low-latency systems or strong enthusiasm for such environments.

Responsibilities

• Developing and optimising trading algorithms with a focus on speed, efficiency, and reliability.
• Building low-latency, high-throughput systems that can handle real-time market data and execution logic.
• Working alongside traders and quants to fine-tune strategies and ensure seamless integration of technology into the trading workflow.
• Enhancing and maintaining existing trading infrastructure, continuously improving performance and scalability.
• Navigating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where milliseconds can impact profitability.

Skills

Java development

Low-latency systems

Front office / trading interest

Job description

• Location:

  London

• Sector:

• Job type:

• Salary:

  £100000 - £120000 per annum + Benefits & Bonus

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Job ref:

  JDAG/FF/0202

• Startdate:

  ASAP

Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office

Are you a skilled Java developer with a passion for financial markets and algorithmic trading? This is a rare opportunity to step into a front-office role where you'll work at the intersection of software development and quantitative trading. This is the ideal role if you thrive in a high-energy environment and want to build cutting-edge trading systems.

The Role:

As part of this high-performing team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising algorithmic trading strategies. This isn't just about writing quick scripts-it's about building robust, production-grade systems that execute trades with precision and efficiency.

You'll collaborate closely with traders and quants, developing low-latency trading algorithms that operate across multiple asset classes, including FX, Equities, and potentially Rates and Credit. Given the front-office nature of this role, you'll be directly involved in shaping trading strategies, ensuring systems respond in real-time to market conditions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing and optimising trading algorithms with a focus on speed, efficiency, and reliability.

• Building low-latency, high-throughput systems that can handle real-time market data and execution logic.

• Working alongside traders and quants to fine-tune strategies and ensure seamless integration of technology into the trading workflow.

• Enhancing and maintaining existing trading infrastructure, continuously improving performance and scalability.

• Navigating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, where milliseconds can make a significant impact on profitability.

What We're Looking For:

• Candidates in the early stages of their career with Java development experience, ideally in a high-performance or real-time systems environment.

• A strong interest in trading and financial markets, with a desire to be embedded in a front-office team.

• Experience (or strong enthusiasm) for working with low-latency systems, preferably in FX or Equities, though other asset classes like Rates and Credit are also considered.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.

• A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to pick up new concepts quickly.

Why Apply?

• Work in a front-office trading environment, gaining direct exposure to market-making and execution strategies.

• Grow and develop-this role is ideal for someone looking to upskill in both software engineering and trading.

• Join a firm where technology is a key competitive advantage, and innovation is encouraged.

• Competitive compensation, strong mentorship, and career progression in a cutting-edge trading environment.