At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop low-latency trading applications and enhance algorithmic trading functionality.
- Company: Join a leading global investment bank with a specialist Front Office engineering team.
- Benefits: Gain significant ownership and work on business-critical trading systems.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in electronic and algorithmic trading.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a hands-on environment while collaborating with Traders and Quants.
- Qualifications: Strong Core Java skills and experience in low-latency systems required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Join a leading global investment bank as part of a specialist Front Office engineering team developing low-latency electronic trading platforms. Working directly with Traders and Quants, you'll build and enhance algorithmic trading solutions across Rates and Repo in a highly technical, hands-on environment. This is a Front Office engineering role offering significant ownership, greenfield development and the opportunity to work on business-critical trading systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop low-latency trading applications in Core Java.
- Build and enhance algorithmic trading functionality.
- Partner directly with Traders and Quants to deliver business-critical solutions.
- Design scalable, high-performance trading systems.
- Contribute to architecture, code reviews and engineering best practices.
Key Requirements
- Strong Core Java development experience.
- Low-latency/high-performance systems experience.
- Electronic or algorithmic trading background.
- Experience working closely with Front Office stakeholders.
- Hands-on engineer with excellent problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Rates, Repo, Fixed Income or FX experience.
- KDB/Q exposure.
- TDD/BDD and automated testing experience.
ETrading Java Engineer employer: Robert Walters
As a leading global investment bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. In this Front Office engineering role, you'll enjoy significant ownership of projects, collaborate closely with Traders and Quants, and have access to unparalleled growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with the chance to work on cutting-edge trading systems, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
