Java Data Engineer – Hedge Fund
Quant Capital
Overview
In this role you will contribute to a leading quant hedge fund's execution technology, building and evolving the in-house EMS and execution capabilities. You will collaborate closely with the Trading Desk and Research to design software that enhances cross-asset execution across FX and commodities. The position offers exposure to high-performance, low-latency systems in a stimulating, tech-forward environment. You will help scale and expand the platform into new markets and asset classes while delivering impactful solutions. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced Java and data skills to drive measurable trading outcomes.
Responsibilities- Develop and evolve the firm's bespoke multi-asset Execution Management System (EMS) and in-house execution capabilities
- Work on order routing systems, execution algos, and connectivity to venues and brokers
- Integrate market data feeds and multi-dealer execution systems for OTC assets
- Collaborate with Trading Desk and Research to design and deliver software solutions
- Support expansion into new markets, strategies, asset classes and regions
- Contribute to next-gen EMS initiatives and enhancements
- Ensure high-performance, scalable Java-based solutions in a relaxed, fast-paced environment
- PhD in Mathematics/ Physics or Engineering with strong mathematical background
- Financial services experience in IB, vendor, fintech or fund
- Expert Java developer
- SQL
- Ideally FIX
- collaborative
- strong communication
- team-oriented
- Java
- SQL
- FIX (ideally)
Reference: WJ-747_30182109