VP/Director-Java Developer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 160,000 / year
Full Time
29-10-2024
Job Specifications
Role Overview: A leading financial services firm is looking for a Java Developer at the VP/Director level to join the Global Markets principal e-trading business, covering FX, Rates, Credit, and Equities. In this high-impact role, the candidate will lead the development of next-generation algorithmic trading solutions and enhance automated trading systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with a high-performing, fast-paced quant development team to implement technical solutions for market-making FX options electronically.
Drive the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from analysis to implementation and support across various projects.
Add meaningful functionality to trading systems, directly impacting business growth and revenue generation.
Work closely with the trading desk to deliver iterative solutions as part of a global team, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Utilize advanced technologies, including complex event processing, KDB, and low-latency connectivity tools, to optimize trading strategies.
Your Expertise:
Strong server-side Java development experience with concurrency skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Familiarity with agile SDLC and TDD methodologies, including Git and CI/CD.
Knowledge of KDB+ and MongoDB is a plus, but not required; familiarity with React for web-based UI development is beneficial.
A solid understanding of derivatives and trading concepts is advantageous.
Ability to thrive in a trader-facing role, providing solutions that enhance trading efficiency.
Compensation:
Competitive salary at the Director level, with discretionary bonuses and additional benefits.
About the Company
From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring nee... Know more
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