Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank in Liverpool is seeking a Software Engineer specializing in FX Algo trading. This role is integral to developing low-latency applications for pricing and connectivity, requiring collaboration with traders and a focus on high-performance solutions. Ideal candidates will possess robust Java skills and a background in E-Trading, with a strong motivation for technology in finance.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in E-Trading and/or low-latency development.
• 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.
• Introduce latest low-latency technology and architecture.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threading

Communication

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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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.

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

The ideal candidate must have:

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

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