Remote Senior Java Software Engineer - Fintech

McGregor Boyall; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech innovator is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Algos Team in the United Kingdom. You will design and develop advanced algorithms aimed at detecting and preventing market abuse, fraud, and compliance breaches, thus shaping the integrity of global financial and crypto markets. The ideal candidate should possess over five years of software engineering experience, including specific skills in Java or similar programming languages, and a strong background in real-time data processing. This is a fully remote position with opportunities for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' software engineering experience, including 3+ years in financial markets or algorithms.
• Strong understanding of software engineering and system architecture.
• Proficiency in programming and building Java applications, Core Java, Hash Maps, Algorithms.

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

Strong coding skills in Java

Kotlin

C#

C++

Python

Hands-on experience with real-time data processing

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent collaboration skills

Tools

Data Pipelines

Distributed systems

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.