Java Software Engineer - Trading

Quant Capital
London, UK
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Algorithmic Trading Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Big Data Computer Programming Linux DevOps Multithreading Git Information Technology Low Latency
+1 more
Cloudwatch

Job description

Java Engineer TradingUp to 100,000 + benefits and bonusQuant Capital is urgently looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our high profile client.Our client is a well known Low Latency Algo Trading business. The firm deploys highly sophisticated low-latency algorithmic trading, pursuing a range of arbitrage strategies in both spot and derivative markets, as well as a range of directional buy-and-hold products. All funds are designed with institutional clients in mind.This role is within a trading team to expand on the suite of low latency, multi-threaded applications that execute the fund’s trading strategies on exchanges. The successful candidate will join our trading team and work closely with the firm’s partners to develop trading applications. Your contributions shall impact core trading services, order management, real-time price feeds, big data handling and more.Full training will be provided in all financial aspects of the business. Although experience of working with FIX

Requirements

interfaces is an advantage, no prior knowledge of financial markets is required.The Java Engineer Must have:Strong core Java design and development skillsThorough understanding of computing fundamentals, object orientated programming, threading, concurrency and distributed systemsExperience of developing multi-threaded java applicationsApache KafkaAutomated Unit and Integration testing experienceMaven, Git, AWSDrive, creativity and ambition to succeed in a competitive field with a thirst for learningDegree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or a core engineering discipline or scientific subject with 2+ years relevant experienceThe environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed with an open dress code. This is a role for technologists, those who are motivated by the sharp end of technology and the possibility of making serious money doing something you are passionate about.My client is based in Central LondonJava, EC2, DevOps, Linux, AWS, Java, CLoudwatch

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