Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the FX Banking sector seeks a Java Software Engineer for their Front Office FX Algo trading platform. This role involves close collaboration with trading teams to develop high-performance applications, focusing on low-latency systems and innovative technologies. Candidates should possess strong Java skills and investment banking experience in a front office environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Willing to work directly with traders and quants.
• Previous investment banking experience, ideally in a Front Office team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems for FX and forward pricing engines.
• Collaborate closely with trading, front office, and research teams.
• Integrate the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

Skills

Java

Low Latency Development

Investment Banking

FX Rates

Equities

Threading

Application Programming

Front Office

Education

Degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, London

Client: City Investment Bank

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

City 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 to develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems, focusing on FX and forward pricing engines and 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 equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous investment banking experience, ideally in a Front Office team.
• Willing to work 3 days per week in the office.

Desired Skills and Experience:

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.