VP, Algorithmic Trading Systems Architect

Nomura; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a skilled technologist to design and develop proprietary algorithmic trading systems for equity markets. The role focuses on Java-based implementations, delivering new features, fixes and enhancements while evolving the platform to meet client needs.

You will work with Quants and Front Office teams across regions, contributing to a robust, scalable trading infrastructure. A strong background in finance, CI/CD, and distributed systems is expected for this on-site London position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in computer science, engineering or related disciplines.
• Experience in design and development of algorithmic trading system for equity markets.
• Hands on experience coding and developing algorithmic trading systems in Java.
• Experience working with financial markets and understanding of local market characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver new features, enhancements and bug fixes to our algo trading platform.
• Participate in the full project life cycle including technical analysis, design, data analysis and mapping, development and testing.
• Occasionally provide level 2 and 3 support for front-office applications.
• Ensure adherence to functional architecture strategy and development standards.
• Liaise with the business and development teams regarding priorities and progress.

Skills

Algorithmic trading

Java programming

Team collaboration

Self-management

Education

Bachelor/Master in computer science or engineering

Tools

CI/CD automation

Distributed systems

Event-driven architectures

Networking basics (TCP/IP)

Enterprise messaging solutions

Job description

Nomura is seeking a skilled technologist to design and develop proprietary algorithmic trading systems for equity markets. The role focuses on Java-based implementations, delivering new features, fixes and enhancements while evolving the platform to meet client needs.

You will work with Quants and Front Office teams across regions, contributing to a robust, scalable trading infrastructure. A strong background in finance, CI/CD, and distributed systems is expected for this on-site London position.