Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX sector seeks a Java Software Engineer for its Front Office FX Algo trading platform. The role requires collaboration with trading teams, focusing on low-latency systems and high-performance applications. Ideal candidates will have solid Java skills, investment banking experience, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading business and/or high-performance/low-latency development.
• Previous investment banking experience, preferably in a Front Office team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Low Latency Development

Investment Banking

Communication

Multi-threading

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Preston, Lancashire

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Preston, Lancashire, 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 collaborating closely with trading, front office, and research teams to develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems, including FX and forward pricing engines, and implementing the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

The ideal candidate will 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 equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous investment banking experience, preferably in a Front Office team.
• Willingness 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.