Java Rates eTrading Developer (Contract - London)

Vertus Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in London is seeking a Pricing Developer to enhance trading platforms and support pricing strategies. Candidates should have strong Java skills and experience in trading environments. The role requires on-site presence at least two days a week. Key responsibilities include collaborating with traders and quant teams, and ensuring the accuracy of pricing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pricing Developer or similar role in a trading environment.
• Strong expertise in Java, ideally with experience in low-latency application development.
• Experience working on a trading floor, with thorough understanding of pricing and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with traders and the quant team to support pricing strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance trading platforms using Java.
• Collaborate closely with the front office to understand market requirements.

Skills

Java

Trading processes understanding

Low-latency application development

Business logic handling

Tools

Tradeweb

Bloomberg

Quant libraries

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work directly with traders and the quant team to support pricing strategies for rates (bond trading preferred; credit experience also considered).
• Develop, maintain, and enhance trading platforms using Java.
• Support continuous strategy changes on the desk by building flexible, low-latency solutions.
• Take ownership of business logic and pricing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with the front office to understand market requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Requirements / Must-Haves

• Proven experience as a Pricing Developer or similar role in a trading environment.
• Strong expertise in Java, ideally with experience in low-latency application development.
• Experience working on a trading floor, with a thorough understanding of trading processes, pricing, and market dynamics.
• Knowledge of rates pricing, yield curves, and how trades are priced.
• Exposure to quant libraries and trading platforms such as Tradeweb or Bloomberg is desirable.
• Comfortable being on-site in London at least 2 days per week.
• Ability to handle business logic independently; role involves no BA/product owner support.

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