IT & Software

Java Developer- Algo Trading

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will join a London-based quantitative trading firm to design and build low-latency Java-based trading solutions. You collaborate with the Head of Trading and Quant team to develop new algorithms and maintain existing strategies across assets. You’ll contribute to a greenfield trading platform and ensure robust exchange connectivity, enabling rapid decision-making in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop new trading algorithms in Java
  • Engineer a new greenfield low-latency trading platform
  • Build and maintain connectivity to financial exchanges
  • Improve and maintain existing trading strategies
  • Develop utility applications and tools for trading activities
  • Work with traders to gather requirements and resolve issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
Key requirements
  • Commercial Java development experience; core Java
  • SQL proficiency
  • Understanding of general programming concepts; diligent coder
  • Knowledge of C++ acceptable but primary language is Java
  • Experience with low-latency or high-performance systems is implied
  • CS or ML background at bachelor level or higher
  • collaborative mindset
  • diligent and precise coding
  • effective communication with traders
  • Core Java
  • SQL
  • low-latency system development

Reference: WJ-747_30182654

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