Java Developer- Algo Trading
Quant Capital · London, United Kingdom ·
- Category
- Software engineering
Design and build low-latency Java trading algorithms and a greenfield trading platform for a London-based quantitative trading firm, including exchange connectivity and trading tools, working closely with traders and quants.
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
- 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