Java HFT Developer- Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm seeks a Java HFT Developer to enhance their off-exchange trading systems. The role demands skill in Java development and an understanding of JVM performance, offering a flat structure with minimal bureaucracy. Competitive salary and generous benefits are included.

Benefits

Flexible WFH

Challenging work environment

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years' professional experience of writing Java and/or Kotlin.
• Strong testing skills and understanding of its importance.
• Highly numerate with fantastic problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Testing

Problem Solving

UI Experience

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Oxford Knight

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Java HFT DeveloperSalary: up to £130k base + bonus

Summary

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.

Benefits

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

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Andy Stirling-Martin

020 3137 9579
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