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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom

West Midlands Combined Authority

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GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX sector is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Front Office FX Algo trading platform team. The role entails developing low-latency systems and requires strong Java skills and experience in E-Trading. Candidates should be motivated to work closely with traders as part of a dynamic environment, with flexibility to work in-office three days a week.

Qualifications

  • Strong Java development skills, particularly in multi-threading.
  • Experience with high-performance/low-latency systems.
  • Previous investment banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
  • Work closely with traders and quants within a small team.
  • Continuous introduction of the latest low-latency technologies.

Skills

Java
Low Latency Development
Threading
Application Programming
E-Trading Experience
High-Performance Development

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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.

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Java
  • Low Latency Development
  • Investment Bank
  • 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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