Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX Banking sector is seeking a Java Software Engineer to work on a trading platform. This role emphasizes low-latency technology, collaboration with traders, and high-performance development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading business and/or high-performance/low-latency development.
• Happy to work 3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Work closely with trading, front office, and research teams.
• Contribute to FX and forward pricing engines.

Skills

Java development

multi-threading

high-performance development

low-latency development

strong communication skills

Education

Computer science or equivalent degree

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Investment Bank, a leading player in the FX Banking sector, seeks a Java Software Engineer. Working on a Front Office FX Algo trading platform that provides clients and internal users with a full suite of E-Trading applications.

This role involves working closely with trading, front office, and research as part of a small team to develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.

Working on FX and forward pricing engines, as well as the continuous introduction of the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and qualities:

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading business and/or experience in high-performance/low-latency development.
• Highly motivated to work directly with traders and quants.
• A computer science/equivalent degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous Investment Banking Experience, ideally in a Front Office team.
• Happy to work 3 days per week in the office.

Investment Bank, a leading player in the FX Banking sector, seeks a Java Software Engineer. Working on a Front Office FX Algo trading platform that provides clients and internal users with a full suite of E-Trading applications.

This role involves working closely with trading, front office, and research as part of a small team to develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.

Working on FX and forward pricing engines, as well as the continuous introduction of the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and qualities:

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading business and/or experience in high-performance/low-latency development.
• Highly motivated to work directly with traders and quants.
• A computer science/equivalent degree.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous Investment Banking Experience, ideally in a Front Office team.
• Happy to work 3 days per week in the office.

Desired Skills and Experience
Java Low Latency Development Investment Bank EFX Rates Equities Threading Application programming Front Office

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