IT & Software

Software Engineer – Algo Trading/ Low latency / Java / C++

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will help design and build trading algorithms and a new low-latency platform within a London-based quant trading firm. You’ll work closely with traders, the Head of Trading, and the Quant Team to translate requirements into scalable Java-based solutions and robust exchange connectivity. You’ll contribute to cross-asset trading initiatives and maintain/extend existing strategies, while gaining exposure to high-frequency trading in a collaborative, flat-structure environment. This is a chance to shape fast, data-driven trading infrastructure at speed.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop trading algorithms in Java
  • Engineer a greenfield low-latency trading platform
  • Build connectivity to financial exchanges
  • Improve and maintain existing trading strategies
  • Develop utility applications and tools for trading activities
  • Collaborate with traders to gather requirements and resolve issues
Key requirements
  • Commercial Java development experience
  • C++ considered but core coding is Java
  • SQL proficiency
  • Strong understanding of general programming concepts
  • BSc/MSc/PhD in Computer Science or Machine Learning from a top 40 university
  • Diligent coder with solid problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Strong communication with traders and cross-functional teams
  • Proactive problem-solving
  • Java development
  • C++ (optional but beneficial)
  • SQL

Reference: WJ-747_30180015

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