Software Engineer - Algo Trading/ Low latency / Java / C++

Quant Capital
London, UK
3 days ago
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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

Software Engineer - Algo Trading/ Low latency / Java / C++Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Developer to join their low latency trading team.Our client quant prop trading house with performance figures of 22%. They are currently looking to expand their high and intraday trading presence across FX, equities 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 JavaHelp engineer a new greenfield low latency trading platformWork on connectivity to Financial ExchangesImprove/maintain existing strategiesDevelop utility applications and excel tools to help with trading activitiesWork with traders, understand requirements for new applications and strategies to develop and also resolve issues if anyThis is an opportunity for someone that wants to work with a smart people in a collaborative environment that is solely focused on cross

Requirements

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.Software 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 JavaSQLGood 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 LondonJava Developer, C++ Developer, Quant, Junior Quant, C++ Java, SQL Matlab, Quant Trader, Quantitative

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