Senior Java Algorithm Developer / Tech Lead | European Financial Services Firm | £150K+

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a Senior Java Algorithm Developer / Tech Lead in London to build and manage a new execution platform for trading. This role involves leading a new team while leveraging Java expertise and Equities trading experience to enhance the trading desk's performance. The position offers significant responsibility and the chance to be at the forefront of trading technology.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Java for full-stack trading system development.
• Hands-on experience in Equities trading.
• Ability to lead and recruit a development team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the buildout of a greenfield execution platform for the Equities desk.
• Create high-quality trading algorithms.
• Guide the new development team to optimize trading operations.

Skills

Equities trading

Java

Trading algorithms

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Senior Java Algorithm Developer / Tech Lead | European Financial Services Firm | £150K+, london (city of london)

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Client:

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Paragon Alpha are partnered with a well-established Financial Services Firm who are hiring a Senior Java Developer to lead the buildout of a greenfield execution platform for their Equities desk in London.

You will be central to the planning and development of this new build. Using your capacity to create high-quality trading algorithms, this new execution platform will remain highly optimised to meet the needs of my client’s elite team of traders. As a Tech Lead on this project, you will have the opportunity to recruit a new development team of engineers, to ensure the continued expansion and management of the platform across the desk.

You will bring hands-on experience in Equities trading, being able to efficiently and effectively go face to face with professionals on the trading floor. Deploying your proficiency in Java for full-stack trading system development.

This is an opportunity to take on a leading role on my client’s trading floor, working to propel their Equity Desk and guide this new team to the very cutting edge.

If this is of interest, apply with a CV or contact Archie Lockyer ([emailprotected] )