Low-Latency Java Algo Engineer – Front Office FX

Hawksworth; England; Hybrid; GBP 169,740; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Algo Developer for a 1-year contract at £920 per day. The position focuses on low-latency Java development for the e-FX Desk, requiring strong experience with trading projects. The ideal candidate will optimize low-latency systems and possess significant expertise in Java, multithreading, and algo development. Hybrid working arrangement offered, with 3 days onsite in London.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Java Developer.
• Significant involvement in Front Office Trading projects.
• Familiarity with Market Data and Core Pricing.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing and hedging systems for e-FX Desk.
• Optimize low-latency order systems.
• Monitor performance and ensure low latency.

Skills

Low latency optimization

Java development

Algo development

Multithreading

FIX protocol

Job description

A financial services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Algo Developer for a 1-year contract at £920 per day. The position focuses on low-latency Java development for the e-FX Desk, requiring strong experience with trading projects. The ideal candidate will optimize low-latency systems and possess significant expertise in Java, multithreading, and algo development. Hybrid working arrangement offered, with 3 days onsite in London.