Java Developer Algo Trading

Quant Capital
London, UK
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Adobe InDesign Algorithmic Trading C++ (Programming Language) High-Frequency Trading MATLAB Machine Learning SQL Databases Information Technology Low Latency

Job description

Java Developer Algo Trading Up to 120,000 + benefits and bonus Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Developer to join their Algo Trading Strategy team. This will be building out a brand new greenfield trading platform. You will be 1 of 2 developers for this project. Our client is a $200 million strong quant prop trading house with performance figures of 22%. They are currently looking to expand their high and intraday trading presence across FX and commodities. The Java Developer will: * Work closely with the Head of Trading and the Quant Team and assist in design and development of new trading algorithms, mainly in Java * Create a new greenfield low latency trading platform. * Improve/maintain existing strategies * Develop utility applications and excel tools to help with trading activities * Work with traders, understand requirements for new applications and strategies to develop and also resolve issues if any * Build a new back office

Requirements

system This is an opportunity for someone that wants to work with a smart people in a collaborative environment that is solely focused on cross asset trading. They avoid the bureaucracy of larger organisations, and keep their management structures flat. Decisions are made efficiently; changes are implemented quickly. It’s a friendly, open place where people are motivated because they enjoy what they’re doing. Java Developers MUST have: Computer Science or Machine learning BSc or Masters or PhD from a top 40 University Globally Some commercial Java Development experience; we would consider C++ but core coding is Java Core Java Nuts and bolts type experience SQL Good understanding of general programming concepts, diligent coder. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Java developer to join a growing trading business at a time of significant interesting growth within the sector. You will gain massive exposure to High Frequency Trading. My client is based in the City of London Java Developer, C++ Developer, Quant, Junior Quant, C++ Java, SQL Matlab, Quant Trader, Quantitative

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