Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX Banking sector is seeking a Java Software Engineer for their Front Office FX Algo trading platform. The role involves developing low-latency systems and collaborating with traders and quants, requiring solid Java skills and previous investment banking experience. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative trading applications while working three days a week in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills including multi-threading.
• Experience in E-Trading or high-performance development.
• Previous investment banking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Multi-threading

High-performance development

Low-latency technologies

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Woking

Location: Woking, 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 a full suite of E-Trading applications for clients and internal users.

This role involves collaborating with trading, front office, and research teams to develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems, focusing on FX and forward pricing engines and integrating the latest low-latency technologies and architectures.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong Java development skills, including experience with multi-threading
• Experience in E-Trading 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

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