Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX sector is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Front Office FX E-Trading team in Birmingham. This role involves developing low-latency systems critical for pricing and connectivity. The ideal candidate will have strong Java skills and experience in high-performance trading environments, working closely with traders and quants.

Qualifications

• Experience in E-Trading business or high-performance development.
• Motivated to work with traders and quants.
• Previous Investment Banking experience in a Front Office team.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Working on FX and forward pricing engines.
• Introducing the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threading

Strong communication

Education

Computer science degree

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Birmingham

Client:

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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.

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