Java Developer – Systematic Hedge Fund (London / Hybrid)

Winston Fox; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A systematic hedge fund in London is seeking a Java Developer to design and develop trading systems. Candidates should have 3–5 years of software engineering experience, preferably in Java, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working model with onsite expectations and full training for financial markets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post-graduate professional Software Engineering experience with strong Computer Science fundamentals.
• Experience with OOP and a solid understanding of Concurrency and Generics.
• Experience with Cloud & DevOps tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Cloud & DevOps experience (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) preferred; financial markets exp. helpful.

Responsibilities

• Design and write software for Trading Systems.
• Develop primarily in Java, with exposure to Python and MATLAB.
• Collaborate in a diverse and learning-oriented environment.
• Contribute to software across the full SDLC from idea through production.

Skills

Software Engineering

Java

Python

MATLAB

Cloud & DevOps

Communication

MATLAB

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Java Developer – Systematic Hedge Fund (London / Hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Design and write software for Trading Systems, Middle & Back Office, and Corporate Functions.
• Develop primarily in Java, with exposure to Python and MATLAB.
• Collaborate in a highly collaborative, diverse, and learning‑oriented environment.
• Contribute to software across the full SDLC from idea through production.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years post‑graduate, professional Software Engineering experience, with strong Computer Science fundamentals, OOP, and a solid understanding of Concurrency and Generics (preferably in Java; others considered).
• Experience with Python and/or MATLAB preferred; willingness to learn and work with both.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics from a respected university preferred.
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate clearly with technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Experience with Cloud & DevOps (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) preferred.
• Financial Markets experience preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Location & Work Arrangement

Hybrid working policy; ideally onsite in West Central London 3+ days per week.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time

Industries

• Software Development
• Capital Markets
• Investment Management