Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Fintech

McGregor Boyall; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech innovator in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop algorithms that prevent market abuse and ensure compliance. With over 5 years in software engineering, candidates should be proficient in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++. This fully remote role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation while protecting millions of investors. Collaborate globally while enhancing a critical global codebase.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' software engineering experience, with 3+ in financial markets or algorithms.
• Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++.
• Hands-on experience with real-time data processing and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize real-time and batch surveillance algorithms.
• Contribute to the design of scalable, low-latency systems.
• Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts.
• Enhance and maintain a mission-critical global codebase.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

C#

C++

Python

Real-time data processing

Distributed systems

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

A leading FinTech innovator is shaping the future of financial markets - across traditional finance and crypto - with cutting‑edge trade surveillance technology. Their mission is to protect investors, enhance transparency, and ensure compliance in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. Trusted by regulators and institutions worldwide, their systems monitor over a trillion events every single day.

They are now seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Algos Team. In this role, you'll design and develop advanced algorithms that detect and prevent market abuse, fraud, and compliance breaches - directly shaping the integrity of global financial and crypto markets.

What you'll do

Build and optimize real‑time and batch surveillance algorithms

Contribute to the design of scalable, low‑latency systems

Collaborate with quants, data scientists, and compliance experts

Enhance and maintain a mission‑critical global codebase

What they're looking for

5+ years' software engineering experience (3+ in financial markets / algos)

Strong coding skills in Java, Kotlin, C#, or C++ (Python a plus)

Hands‑on experience with real‑time data processing & distributed systems

• Data Pipelines

Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture

A proactive problem‑solver with excellent collaboration skills

Why Join?

Fully remote role with global collaboration

Work at the intersection of finance and crypto innovation

Be part of a mission‑driven company protecting millions of investors

Desired Skills and Experience

Proficiency in programming and building Java applications, Core Java, Hash Maps, Algorithms Data Pipelines

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Ready to help build safer, fairer financial and crypto markets? Apply now.