Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office | Hybrid

Vertus Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in London is seeking a Java Developer to join their front-office team, focusing on developing and optimizing trading algorithms in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java, a passion for financial markets, and a desire to grow in both software engineering and trading roles. This position offers competitive compensation and ample career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Strong mentorship

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Early career candidates with Java experience in high-performance systems.
• Strong interest in trading and financial markets is essential.
• Experience with low-latency systems is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize trading algorithms for speed and efficiency.
• Build high-throughput systems for real-time market data.
• Collaborate with traders on strategy integration.
• Maintain and enhance existing trading infrastructure.
• Work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Java development

Problem-solving

Interest in trading

Low-latency systems

Critical thinking

Job description

Java Developer - Algo Trading | Front Office | High-Performance Systems

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.