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

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

Job summary

A leading European Financial Services Firm is seeking a Senior Java Algorithm Developer / Tech Lead in London to spearhead the creation of a state-of-the-art execution platform for their Equities desk. The role offers the unique opportunity to guide a new development team while directly collaborating with traders to drive optimal performance and innovation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Equities trading.
• Proficiency in Java for full-stack trading system development.
• Experience leading development teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the buildout of a greenfield execution platform for the Equities desk.
• Create high-quality trading algorithms optimized for client needs.
• Recruit and manage a new development team.

Skills

Java

Equities trading

Algorithm development

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

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Client:

Paragon Alpha - Hedge Fund Talent Business

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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] )