Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

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

Job summary

A leading investment bank in the FX Banking sector seeks a Java Software Engineer to develop and maintain their Front Office FX Algo trading platform. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development skills, experience in high-performance development, and a background in investment banking. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with traders, focusing on low-latency systems in a dynamic environment. Candidates must be prepared to work in the office for 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills.
• Experience in E-Trading business.
• Previous Investment Banking experience, ideally in a Front Office team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Work closely with trading and research teams.
• Introduce the latest low-latency technology and architecture.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threading

High-performance development

Low-latency systems

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06.06.2025

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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

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