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Java Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

JR United Kingdom

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GBP 80,000 - 110,000

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Java Software Engineer, where you'll work on complex financial trading systems. This role offers the opportunity to write production-quality Java code for pricing and hedging FX instruments while collaborating with a talented team. With a focus on career progression, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values continuous learning. Flexibility to work from home once a week adds to the appeal. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Salary up to £110k
Bonus
Pension
One day work from home per week
Continuous training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of core Java and eagerness to learn about financial markets.
  • Understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and low latency systems.

Responsibilities

  • Research strategies for auto-hedging and pricing FX instruments.
  • Write production quality Java code and oversee algorithm performance.

Skills

Java
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Data Structures
Design Patterns
Algorithms
Communication Skills
Collaboration Skills

Education

2.1 or above from a top tier university in Computer Science

Job description

Java Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading, London

Client:

Client Server

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

9

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Java Software Engineer / Developer London to £110k

Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of core Java and an eagerness to learn and progress your career working on complex financial trading systems? You could be joining the Investment Management arm of a global bank.

As a Java Software Engineer, you will research strategies for tailoring prices and controlling the behaviour of auto-hedging. You'll write production quality Java code used for pricing and hedging FX instruments and oversee the algorithms' performance intraday, ensuring that it is behaving as expected and acting when needed to fix any issues.

You'll join a small, highly talented team, working across the full development lifecycle and will be supported to progress your career.

Location / WFH:

You'll be based in the London office and have flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

  • You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university (e.g. Russel Group / Oxbridge) in Computer Science or similar technical or numerate discipline
  • You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
  • You have a deep knowledge of Java including garbage collection
  • You have a strong appreciation of low latency systems and code optimisation to ensure speed
  • You have experience within a financial services environment or can demonstrate a personal interest and desire to learn about financial markets and progress your career in this area
  • You have excellent communication and collaboration skills

What's in it for you:

  • Salary to £110k
  • Bonus
  • Pension
  • One day work from home per week
  • Continuous training and career progression opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this Java Software Engineer / Developer opportunity.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by JR United Kingdom

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