Java Developer - Algorithmic trading

UBS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global wealth manager is seeking a Java Developer specializing in Algorithmic Trading to join their London team. This role involves developing innovative systems for electronic trading, collaborating closely with traders and global teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong Java skills and a proactive approach to software engineering, contributing to managed client orders and enhancing trading processes.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Disability inclusion and accommodations

Qualifications

• Talented software engineer with experience in trading systems.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to execute client orders electronically.
• Analyze business requirements and design solutions.
• Collaborate with global IT teams, Quants, and Traders.

Skills

Core Java skills

Excellent software engineering practices

Kx Kdb or SQL experience

Experience with distributed systems

Basic statistics knowledge

Tools

Python

Azure

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Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading, London

Client: UBS

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

30.06.2025

Expiry Date:

14.08.2025

Job Description:

Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading

Your role

Are you interested in algorithmic trading? We are seeking a developer to join our electronic trading team within UBS Global Markets. We're looking for someone to:

• Take a Java developer role in building a system to electronically execute client orders across equities, fixed income, and exchange-traded derivatives, applying industry-leading approaches to order routing, including machine-learning techniques, to grow client business and revenues.
• Be a talented software engineer and Java developer, ideally with experience in trading systems.
• Be involved in all stages of development: analyzing business requirements, designing solutions, and writing high-quality code.
• Collaborate with other global IT teams, Quants, and Traders across regions and asset classes.

Your team

You will join the Execution Hub ATLAS development team in London, working closely with quants and traders in a front office position. Execution Hub is a global trading business that manages and executes client orders across all asset classes, sourcing liquidity from electronic brokers and UBS Investment Bank. The role offers exposure to various order types and asset classes.

Your expertise

• Core Java skills.
• Excellent software engineering practices with a proactive approach.
• Kx Kdb or SQL experience.
• Possibly some experience with Python and Azure.
• Experience with distributed systems, reactive programming, messaging, and databases.
• Basic statistics knowledge.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions.

About us

UBS is the world's largest and only truly global wealth manager, operating in over 50 countries with four major divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management, and Investment Bank.

Join us

At UBS, our people drive our success. We value diversity, offer growth opportunities, and promote an inclusive culture. We are committed to disability inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Job ID 318541BR