Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank is looking for a Software Engineer to develop an FX Algo trading platform in South West London. The role involves low-latency development and collaboration with front office and research teams, requiring strong Java skills and previous investment banking experience.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading environment, motivated to work with traders.
• Previous investment banking experience, ideally in a Front Office team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Work on FX and forward pricing engines, integrate new technologies.

Skills

Java

Multi-threading

Low Latency Development

Investment Banking

Front Office

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent field

Job description

Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, South West London

Investment Bank, a leading player in the FX Banking sector, seeks a Java Software Engineer to work 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 teams within a small group to develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.

The 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 in a Front Office team.
• Willing to work 3 days per week in the office.

Preferred Skills:

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.