Java low latency developer - market making / prop trading

eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a developer for their prop trading team. The role involves crafting low latency trading systems and collaborating with analysts to deliver technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong Java skills, a background in financial markets, and a degree in computer science.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java, with experience in concurrency and multithreading.
• Experience with low latency trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing high performant low latency trading systems.
• Working closely with quant analysts and researchers.

Skills

Java

Concurrency

Multithreading

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

The role will include designing and developing high performant low latency trading systems and working closely with quant analysts and researchers to understand requirements and develop technical solutions whilst working in the firms prop trading team.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Strong proficiency in Java, including concurrency and multithreading
• Strong knowledge and experience working on low latency trading systems
• Strong knowledge of financial markets
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• A degree from a leading university in computer science or equivalent