Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX sector is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance their E-Trading applications. This role focuses on developing low-latency solutions while collaborating with traders and quants, ideal for candidates with a robust background in Java and E-Trading experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-performance / low-latency development.
• Previous investment banking experience in a front office team is ideal.
• Willingness to work directly with traders and quants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Integrate the latest low-latency technology and architecture.
• Collaborate closely with trading and research teams.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threading

E-Trading experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Computer Science degree

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Luton, Bedfordshire

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Luton, Bedfordshire, 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 to work on a Front Office FX Algo trading platform, providing 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, including FX and forward pricing engines, with a focus on integrating the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in E-Trading or high-performance/low-latency development.
• Motivation to work directly with traders and quants.
• A computer science or equivalent degree.
• 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.