Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City Investment Bank is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join their Front Office FX Algo trading platform team. This role involves developing and maintaining low-latency systems and working closely with traders and quants. Candidates should have strong Java skills and experience in E-Trading environments.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills with experience in multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading environment or high-performance development.
• Previous Investment Banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Work on FX and forward pricing engines.
• Integrate the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

Skills

Java

Multi-threading

Low Latency Development

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description

City 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.

Responsibilities include working on FX and forward pricing engines, and continuously integrating the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

Candidate Requirements

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

Additional Skills and Knowledge

Java, Low Latency Development, Investment Banking, FX, Rates, Equities, Threading, Application Programming, Front Office.

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