Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX sector is seeking a Software Engineer specialized in low-latency E-Trading applications. You will work in a collaborative environment alongside traders and quants, focusing on development and enhancement of critical trading systems. Candidates should possess strong Java skills and a background in high-performance development to effectively contribute to the team's objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills required.
• Experience in E-Trading and high-performance development needed.
• Investment Banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Work closely with trading and research teams.
• Introduce the latest low-latency technology.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threading

High-performance development

Low-latency development

Collaboration with traders

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, oxford district

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oxford district, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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
• Previous Investment Banking Experience, ideally in a Front Office team
• Happy to work 3 days per week in the office

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