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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (Java) - **Company:** VIRTU Financial Inc. - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £50,034.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Routing, Software Construction, Backend, Information Technology, Low Latency, Front End Software Development, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843188620 ## About the Role We look for self-directed, passionate developers with a solid technical foundation and a drive to dive into the details of advanced technologies and programming languages. We value strong communication skills; the ability to discuss complex, technical problems are critical to the success of our collaborative culture. We offer a dynamic, fast paced, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. No finance background is necessary or expected. You'll learn all the intricacies of how trading and technology intersect within the global financial marketplace. Our teams are passionate about continually improving and raising the bar; learning and teaching are keys to Virtu's culture., * B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or experience * Experience building and designing distributed and scalable software in general purpose languages such as Java, Go, C++ * Driven, self-starting personality. Our employees are expected to demonstrate peer leadership and initiative early on * Excellent written and verbal communication skills DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED * Experience in Python * Experience in distributed and/or highly concurrent systems * Experience in low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments * Experience working in collaborative environments * Experience with relational databases * 2 to 5+ years of experience in building, shipping, and maintaining highly optimized, scalable code ## Description Our Atlas Development team is a highly talented group of versatile software engineers that lead the development of Virtu's client trading infrastructure that serves hundreds of clients. As an Atlas Developer, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain our front-to-back trading infrastructure. This infrastructure covers all aspects of the trading life-cycle including order management, exchange connectivity, smart order routing, internalisation, and clearing. Responsibilities include: designing and building software within existing trading systems, and improving scalability, performance, and efficiency of the infrastructure., * Design, build, and maintain our proprietary, low-latency trading systems, and infrastructures. * Produce powerful trading tools which leverage all aspects of our high-performance system * Improve the scalability, performance, of our trading infrastructure. * Understand the future needs of the business and design technical solutions to meet these demands * Ability to handle a wide variety of projects, from frontend facing projects to backend infrastructure, each in different programming languages ## Related Videos - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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