Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading

JR United Kingdom; Worcester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank seeks a Software Engineer specializing in front office FX e-trading. The role requires strong Java skills and experience in high-performance environments and involves close collaboration with traders. This position offers an opportunity to work on innovative low-latency systems in a dynamic trading environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Java development skills, including multi-threading.
• Experience in an E-Trading environment.
• Motivation to work directly with traders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining low-latency pricing and connectivity systems.
• Integrating low-latency technologies and architecture.
• Collaborating with trading, front office, and research teams.

Skills

Java

Multi-threading

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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Software Engineer Algo Front Office FX E-Trading, Worcester

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Worcester, 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. The role involves working on a Front Office FX Algo trading platform providing clients and internal users with a full suite of E-Trading applications.

This position requires close collaboration 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 architecture.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong Java development skills, including multi-threading experience.
• Experience in an E-Trading environment and/or high-performance/low-latency development.
• Motivation to work directly with traders and quants.
• A degree in computer science or an equivalent field.
• 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.