Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading
On site
London, United Kingdom
£ 110,000 / year
Full Time
31-03-2025
Job Specifications
Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer London to £110k
Are you a bright, ambitious Java Developer with a strong knowledge of core Java and an eagerness to learn and progress your career working on complex financial trading systems?
You could be joining the Investment Management arm of a global bank.
As a Java Developer you will research strategies for tailoring prices and controlling the behaviour of auto-hedging, you'll write production quality Java code used for pricing and hedging FX instruments and oversee the algorithms' performance intraday, ensuring that it is behaving as expected and acting when needed to fix any issues.
You'll join a small, highly talented team, working across the full development lifecycle and will be supported to progress your career.
Location / WFH:
You'll be based in the London office and have flexibility to work from home once a week.
About you:
You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university (e.g. Russel Group / Oxbridge) in Computer Science or similar technical or numerate discipline
You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patters, Algorithms
You have a deep knowledge of Java including garbage collection
You have a strong appreciation of low latency systems and code optimisation to ensure speed
You have experience within a financial services environment or can demonstrate a personal interest and desire to learn about financial markets and progress your career in this area
You have excellent communication and collaboration skills
What's in it for you:
As a Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer you will receive a competitive
Salary to £110k
Bonus
Pension
One day work from home per week
Continuous training and career progression opportunities
Apply now to find out more about this Java Developer / Backend Software Engineer (OOP Java Algorithm) opportunity.
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