Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; 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 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

Expiry Date:

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.