Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a bright Java Developer to join their Investment Management team. In this role, you'll work on complex financial trading systems, writing production-quality Java code for pricing and hedging FX instruments. You'll collaborate with a talented team while being supported in your career progression. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, flexibility for remote work, and a commitment to continuous training. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Salary up to £110k

Bonus

Pension

One day work from home per week

Continuous training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of core Java and eager to learn.
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals and low latency systems.

Responsibilities

• Research strategies for pricing and controlling auto-hedging.
• Write production quality Java code for pricing FX instruments.

Skills

Java

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Data Structures

Design Patterns

Algorithms

Low Latency Systems

Code Optimization

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

2.1 or above in Computer Science or similar

Job description

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Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer London to £110k

Are you a bright, ambitious Java Developer with a strong knowledge of core Java and an eagerness to learn and progress your career working on complex financial trading systems?

You could be joining the Investment Management arm of a global bank.

As a Java Developer, you will research strategies for tailoring prices and controlling the behaviour of auto-hedging. You'll write production quality Java code used for pricing and hedging FX instruments and oversee the algorithms' performance intraday, ensuring that it is behaving as expected and acting when needed to fix any issues.

You'll join a small, highly talented team, working across the full development lifecycle and will be supported to progress your career.

Location / WFH:

You'll be based in the London office and have flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

• You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university (e.g. Russel Group / Oxbridge) in Computer Science or similar technical or numerate discipline
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You have a deep knowledge of Java including garbage collection
• You have a strong appreciation of low latency systems and code optimisation to ensure speed
• You have experience within a financial services environment or can demonstrate a personal interest and desire to learn about financial markets and progress your career in this area
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills

What's in it for you:

As a Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer, you will receive a competitive

• Salary to £110k
• Bonus
• Pension
• One day work from home per week
• Continuous training and career progression opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer (OOP Java Algorithm) opportunity.

At Client Server, we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development and Banking