Java Developer - Algorithmic trading

UBS Financial Services; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Java Developer to join their dynamic electronic trading team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in algorithmic trading, where you will develop systems that enhance client business and revenues. You will engage in all stages of software development, collaborating with talented quants and traders across regions. If you are passionate about software engineering and eager to make an impact in the financial sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Java development with a focus on algorithmic trading.
• Experience in developing trading systems and applying machine learning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems for electronic execution of client orders across various asset classes.
• Collaborate with global teams to analyze requirements and design solutions.

Skills

Core Java skills

Software engineering practices

Kx Kdb or SQL

Python

Azure

Distributed systems

Reactive programming

Basic statistics

Job description

Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading

Location: London, United Kingdom

Department: Quantitative Analysis, Investment Bank

Job Reference #: 318541BR

Job Type: Full Time

Your Role

Are you interested in algorithmic trading? We are seeking a Java developer to join our electronic trading team within UBS Global Markets. The responsibilities include:

1. Developing systems to electronically execute client orders across equities, fixed income, and derivatives, using industry-leading approaches including machine-learning techniques to enhance client business and revenues.
2. Applying your software engineering skills and Java expertise, preferably with experience in trading systems.
3. Engaging in all development stages: analyzing business requirements, designing solutions, and coding high-quality software.
4. Collaborating with global IT teams, quants, and traders across regions and asset classes.

Your Career Comeback

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Your Team

You will join the Execution Hub ATLAS development team in London, working closely with quants and traders in a front office role. The team manages and executes client orders across all asset classes, engaging with electronic brokers and UBS Investment Bank to source liquidity. You will gain exposure to various asset classes and order types, including algorithmic orders.

Your Expertise

• Core Java skills
• Strong software engineering practices
• Kx Kdb or SQL experience
• Optional: Python and Azure experience
• Optional: Distributed systems, reactive programming, messaging, databases
• Basic statistics knowledge
• Team-oriented with collaborative skills across regions and units

About Us

UBS is the world’s largest wealth manager, operating in over 50 countries. We offer services across four divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management, and the Investment Bank.

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