Java Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a bright and ambitious Java Software Engineer to join their Investment Management team in London. In this exciting role, you will work on complex financial trading systems, focusing on pricing and hedging FX instruments. You'll be part of a talented team, contributing to the full development lifecycle while enjoying the flexibility of remote work once a week. If you're passionate about technology and eager to advance your career in the financial sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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.
• Understanding of Computer Science fundamentals and algorithms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

Data Structures

Design Patterns

Algorithms

Low Latency Systems

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar

Job description

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Java Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading, London

Client:

Client Server

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.