At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and enhance a cutting-edge trading platform while collaborating with top-tier execution brokers.
- Company: A leading quantitative trading firm with a focus on innovation and performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £150,000 plus benefits, with potential total compensation of £250,000.
- Other info: Onsite role in London with opportunities for professional growth and real ownership from day one.
- Why this job: Join a high-stakes environment where your contributions directly impact trading success.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in software development with strong Java skills and experience in execution systems.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 150000 £ per year.
Up to £150,000 Base + Benefits (Up to £250,000 TC) London
A well-established quantitative trading firm is hiring a Java Software Engineer to join the team responsible for their proprietary trading and execution platform. The firm operates across algorithmic execution and systematic investing, serving institutional clients globally. This is a hands-on engineering role at the heart of a live, high stakes trading system, with real ownership from day one. This position is onsite, in their London office.
What you'll do:
- Own and deliver the roadmap for the firm's core trading and execution platform
- Work directly with execution brokers to improve algorithmic performance, incorporating research feedback and coordinating A/B testing
- Onboard new execution brokers and implement approved execution enhancements
- Build, maintain, and improve Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) reporting
- Contribute to the architectural evolution of the platform alongside a senior engineering team
- Participate in the production support rota
You'll need:
- 4+ years of software development experience, with strong Java skills
- Prior experience in execution systems at a bank, hedge fund, or financial services firm
- Exposure to equities trading or related markets
- Degree in a STEM discipline
Java Software Engineer employer: Durlston Partners LLP
Join a leading quantitative trading firm in London, where innovation meets opportunity. As a Java Software Engineer, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and technical excellence, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a significant impact on high-stakes trading systems from day one.
