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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

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Job summary

A leading investment bank is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join their front office FX algo trading team in Stevenage. The role involves developing low-latency trading applications and requires experience in an E-Trading environment. Candidates should have a solid foundation in Java development, strong communication skills, and a degree in Computer Science. The position supports collaboration with traders and is primarily office-based 3 days a week.

Qualifications

  • Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading.
  • Experience in an E-Trading environment or high-performance development.
  • Motivated to work directly with traders and quants.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
  • Collaborate with trading, front office, and research teams.

Skills

Java
Low Latency Development
Threading
Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Stevenage
Job Details:
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  • Location: Stevenage
  • Job Category: Other
  • EU work permit required: Yes
  • Job Views: 2
  • 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 collaboration 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.

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, preferably in a Front Office team.
  • Willing to work 3 days per week in the office.
Desired Skills:

Java, Low Latency Development, Investment Banking, EFX Rates, Equities, Threading, Application Programming, Front Office.

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

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