Java Developer Algo Trading

Java Developer Algo Trading

Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Developer to join their Algo Trading Strategy team.

This will be building out a brand new greenfield trading platform to replace the ORC suite. You will be 1 of 2 developers for this project.

Our client is a $900 million strong quant prop trading house with performance figures of 22%. They are currently looking to expand their high and intraday trading presence across FX and commodities.

The Java Developer will:

• Work closely with the Head of Trading and the Quant Team and assist in design and development of new trading algorithms, mainly in Java
• Create a new greenfield low latency trading platform.
• Improve/maintain existing strategies
• Develop utility applications and excel tools to help with trading activities
• Work with traders, understand requirements for new applications and strategies to develop and also resolve issues if any
• Build a new back office system

This is an opportunity for someone that wants to work with a smart people in a collaborative environment that is solely focused on cross asset trading.

They avoid the bureaucracy of larger organisations, and keep their management structures flat. Decisions are made efficiently; changes are implemented quickly.

It’s a friendly, open place where people are motivated because they enjoy what they’re doing.

Java Developers MUST have:

• Computer Science or Machine learning BSc or Masters or PhD from a top 40 University Globally
• 2 years commercial Java Development experience
• Core Java
• Experience in financial services (could be fintech)
• SQL
• Good understanding of general programming concepts, diligent coder.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Java developer to join a growing trading business at a time of significant interesting growth within the sector. You will gain massive exposure to High Frequency Trading.

My client is based in Canary Wharf

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