Java Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading

Java Software Engineer / Developer London to £110k

Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer, 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. Russell 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 Patterns, and 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:

• 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 Software Engineer / Developer opportunity.

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