Software Engineer

Radley James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Radley James is recruiting a Java Developer for a global systematic hedge fund in London. You will work within the Software Development team to build and enhance systems supporting trading activities.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) and involves developing across Java, Python and MATLAB, contributing to low-latency, high-performance solutions. Candidates should have 3+ years of software development experience and a degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or a

Qualifications

• 3+ years' professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of concurrency and low-latency systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance systems across Java, Python and MATLAB.
• Integrate applications with proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers.
• Follow best practices across the SDLC, including TDD, CI/CD and monitoring.
• Work closely with the business to understand financial markets and develop solutions to real business problems.
• Stay up to date with the wider technology community through conferences, meet-ups and other events.

Skills

Java

Concurrency

Low-latency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or related field

Job description

Java Developer - Global Systematic Hedge Fund - London

A global systematic hedge fund managing $9bn+ AUM is looking to hire a Java Developer to join its Software Development team.

This is an opportunity to join an established team in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment, working closely with the business to build technology that supports the firm's trading activities.

The role also offers hybrid working with 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance systems across Java, Python and MATLAB.
• Integrate applications with proprietary trading systems and strategic SaaS providers.
• Follow best practices across the SDLC, including TDD, CI/CD and monitoring.
• Work closely with the business to understand financial markets and develop solutions to real business problems.
• Stay up to date with the wider technology community through conferences, meet-ups and other events.

Requirements

• 3+ years' professional software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of concurrency and low-latency systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or a related field.