Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank seeks a Software Engineer for their Front Office FX E-Trading team in Bradford. The role focuses on developing low-latency trading systems and working alongside traders. Ideal candidates will have a strong Java background and E-Trading experience, supporting the continuous evolution of trading technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong Java skills; experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in E-Trading or high-performance development.
• Motivated to collaborate with trading and quant teams.
• Previous investment banking experience in front office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency FX trading systems.
• Work closely with trading teams to enhance pricing engines.
• Adopt latest low-latency technologies and architectures.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threading

High-performance development

Low-latency development

Collaboration with traders and quants

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Bradford

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Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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.
• 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.