Java Platform Engineer - Quant Trading (Hybrid London)

Hunter Bond; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-driven trading organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative platform engineering team. This role involves building systems for data processing and collaborates closely with analysts and traders. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Java or Python, and a passion for solving complex problems in high-performance environments. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to technological advancement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of platform-level software engineering experience.
• Degree or equivalent experience in computer science.
• Experience with modern programming languages such as Java or Python.

Responsibilities

• Build tools for rapid market opportunities and enhance trading operations.
• Partner with analysts, quants, and traders to deliver intuitive solutions.
• Design and develop systems for large-scale data processing and storage.
• Contribute to a platform consolidating technologies for trading strategies.
• Refine global platform capabilities according to business priorities.

Skills

Platform-level software engineering experience

Strong computer science fundamentals

Proven expertise in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages

Experience with large-scale data systems

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Collaboration with global teams

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading technology-driven trading organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative platform engineering team. This role involves building systems for data processing and collaborates closely with analysts and traders. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Java or Python, and a passion for solving complex problems in high-performance environments. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to technological advancement.