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# Java Software Engineer - Hedge Fund

- **Company:** Durlston Partners
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Salary:** £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Software Quality, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815180502-java-software-engineer-hedge-fund

## About the Role

* Solid grasp of distributed systems and software design
 * Financial services experience essential - ideally across Equities, Futures or FX
 * Sharp problem-solver who takes ownership
 * Strong academic background a plus

## Description

Java Software Engineer - Elite Hedge Fund - London | Up to £130k Base + Bonus

I'm working with an elite hedge fund in London hiring a strong Java Developer to join their engineering team.

 * One of London's most sophisticated systematic trading operations
 * Small, high-calibre engineering team - real ownership, no corporate overhead

They need a strong Java engineer to help build and maintain the systems that underpin the firm's trading and research operations.

What you'll be working on:

 * Developing core systems that support trading and research
 * Owning features end-to-end, from design to deployment
 * Collaborating with traders, quants, and engineers
 * Improving performance, reliability, and code quality

What they're looking for:

 * Solid grasp of distributed systems and software design
 * Financial services experience essential - ideally across Equities, Futures or FX
 * Sharp problem-solver who takes ownership
 * Strong academic background a plus

What's on offer:

 * Up to £130,000 base + bonus
 * Real ownership at a sophisticated trading operation
 * Lean, meritocratic culture - performance rewarded
 * London-based, elite hedge fund environment

A rare Java role at an elite hedge fund - genuine ownership, with comp to match.


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