Java Developer - Financial Services (Permanent)

Algo Trading Developer – Global Financial Technology Leader Up to £130k base salary | Permanent | Hybrid Working | Central London I\’m working with a world-leading financial technology organisation to find a highly capable Algo Trading Developer. My client is at the forefront of algorithmic trading and seeking a talented developer to join their Global Trading Technology team. The Opportunity You\’ll be building next-generation trading platforms that connect global equity markets, working on cutting-edge algorithms that minimize market impact while maximising execution quality for institutional clients. This is a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in quantitative finance on systems that process billions in daily trading volume. What You\’ll Be Building Low latency algorithmic trading platforms handling real-time market data Smart order routing systems and execution algorithms for global equity markets Quantitative models and analytical trading signals High-availability trading infrastructure serving institutional clients worldwide Backend systems supporting equities, futures, and listed derivatives trading Expert-level Java development with strong object-oriented design principles Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering Hands-on experience building trading systems (execution algorithms, risk trading, smart routing) Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and institutional trading workflows Proven ability to implement quantitative models and perform statistical analysis Front office collaboration experience – you\’ll work directly with trading teams Strong focus on performance optimization, testing, and system reliability Trading strategy development (benchmark tracking, liquidity seeking, dark pool algorithms) Event-driven programming and publish/subscribe architectures Agile development methodologies You\’ll join 5,000+ professionals working collaboratively to deliver innovative liquidity and data solutions that power the world\’s financial markets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior developer looking to make their mark in algorithmic trading.