Java HFT Developer

Oxford Knight; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading algorithmic trading firm is seeking a proficient Java Developer to join their unique HFT team. In this impactful role, you will enhance the off-exchange trading system and work on integrating new trading venues. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and numerous employee benefits, emphasizing a strong, collaborative culture in a flat organizational structure.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Flexible work from home options

Life & health insurance

Pension plan

Onsite gym and yoga

Climbing wall

Pool & table tennis

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience with Java and/or Kotlin.
• Strong testing skills and a proactive attitude.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and UI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate the off-exchange trading system.
• Maintain and extend the JVM-based networking platform.
• Implement new cross-asset pricing features.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Problem Solving

Testing

Numeracy

Tools

React

Job description

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Tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm looking to hire a Java Developer to help develop and operate the off-exchange trading system and products. This is a superb opportunity for a well-organised and pragmatic engineer with a passion for concise, efficient code to join one of the only Java teams you will find in HFT.

A high impact role, you will be maintaining and extending the JVM-based networking platform in order for it to integrate with new trading venues and adapt to new asset classes. You’ll also be implementing new cross-asset pricing features.

The successful candidate will be an expert in Java development – your in-depth understanding of the inner workings of modern JVMs will be invaluable, particularly around performance optimisation.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ professional experience of writing Java and/or Kotlin
• Strong testing skills and understanding of its importance
• Proactive and adept at managing multiple projects
• Highly numerate, with fantastic problem-solving skills
• Finance experience NOT necessary
• Ideal candidate would have some UI experience, preferably React

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

• Competitive compensation package
• They’re willing to be flexible with WFH
• Challenging work within a truly flat structure; ideas from everyone are encouraged and evaluated
• Very direct impact on the PnL, with very little bureaucracy
• Generous benefits package, including life & health insurance, pension, onsite gym, yoga, climbing wall, pool & table tennis and regular staff social events

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