Lead Quant Algo Strats Java Appication Developer

A leading global investment bank is seeking a Java Developer/eTrading Strategist to join its London Rates eTrading team . This Front Office role focuses on designing, building, and optimising low-latency Java trading systems that power the bank's global Rates business.

The Role

You will engineer high-performance Java components for algorithmic execution, pricing, and market connectivity. Working closely with traders, quants, and technologists, you'll deliver production-ready eTrading solutions with a focus on latency, scalability, and resilience .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-latency, multithreaded Java applications for Rates eTrading.

• Develop and optimise execution algorithms, smart order Routers, and pricing engines .

• Profile and tune Java applications for GC optimisation, lock contention, and throughput .

• Implement Real Time monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks .

• Partner with quants to integrate pricing models into Java-based trading systems .

• Conduct rigorous code reviews, testing, and benchmarking .

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics , or related field.

• 10+ years' experience in Java development within low-latency trading systems .

• Deep knowledge of Java concurrency, GC tuning, memory management, and NIO .

• Familiarity with market microstructure, FIX, order types, and trading protocols .

• Proven track record delivering production-grade Java trading platforms .

• Rates (cash & derivatives) eTrading experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Core Java 11+ , Multithreading, lock-free programming.

• Low-latency messaging frameworks ( Aeron, Chronicle Queue, Kafka ).

• High-performance data structures and memory-efficient coding .

• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native Java .

• Knowledge of market-making algos, smart order routing, HFT architectures .

What's on Offer

• Direct impact on the Rates eTrading desk, with ownership of mission-critical systems .

• Work on cutting-edge low-latency engineering challenges .

• Collaborative Front Office environment with quants and traders.

• Hybrid working - only 2 days/month in the London office.

• Competitive compensation with strong career growth potential .

If you are passionate about Java, low latency, and electronic trading , we'd love to hear from you.

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