Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Dover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX Banking sector is seeking a Software Engineer for their Front Office FX Algo trading platform. This role focuses on low-latency pricing and connectivity systems, requiring close collaboration with traders and extensive Java development experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, including multi-threading.
• Experience in E-Trading business or high-performance development.
• Previous Investment Banking Experience ideally in a Front Office team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Work closely with trading and front office as part of a small team.

Skills

Java development

multi-threading

high-performance/low-latency development

strong communication skills

Education

computer science/equivalent degree

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Tower Hamlets

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Location: Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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.
• Willing to work 3 days per week in the office.

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