Java Software Engineer : Java : Quant Trading : £150k

Overview

We’re working with a leading, technology-driven trading organisation with a global presence, seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative platform engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that process data at scale, powering decision-making in fast-moving global markets.

Key Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of platform-level software engineering experience
• Strong computer science fundamentals (degree or equivalent experience)
• Proven expertise in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages
• Experience working with large-scale, high-volume data systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable collaborating with distributed, global teams

The Role

• Build tools to enable rapid market opportunities and enhance trading operations
• Partner closely with analysts, quants, and traders to understand their needs and deliver intuitive, self-service solutions
• Design and develop systems for large-scale data acquisition, processing, storage, and visualisation
• Contribute to a platform that consolidates technologies and data to accelerate research and trading strategies
• Continuously refine and extend global platform capabilities while adapting to evolving business priorities

Who Should Apply

• Passionate about solving complex problems with elegant solutions
• Deeply care about user experience and system reliability
• Enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies and tools
• Value writing clean, modular, and maintainable code
• Excited to learn more about financial markets and trading systems

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performance engineering team in a business that invests heavily in technology and talent. You’ll work in a culture that values impact over process, encourages experimentation, and supports continuous learning.

Location

London (Hybrid, flexible working available)

• 3+ years of platform-level software engineering experience
• Strong computer science fundamentals (degree or equivalent experience)
• Proven expertise in Java, Python, or other modern programming languages
• Experience working with large-scale, high-volume data systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Comfortable collaborating with distributed, global teams, * Passionate about solving complex problems with elegant solutions
• Deeply care about user experience and system reliability
• Enjoy experimenting with emerging technologies and tools
• Value writing clean, modular, and maintainable code
• Excited to learn more about financial markets and trading systems