Software Engineer – Algo Trading/ Low latency / Java / C++
Quant Capital
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
- 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_31189067