Junior Software Engineer -Trading

Quant Capital
London, UK
1 day 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) .NET Framework Adobe InDesign Algorithmic Trading C++ (Programming Language) MATLAB Machine Learning SQL Databases Information Technology Low Latency

Job description

Junior Software Engineer -Trading Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a senior developer to join their Algo Trading Strategy team.This will be building out a brand new greenfield trading platform. You will be 1 of 3 developers for this project.Our client is a successful brokerage and trading firm with performance figures of 22%. They are currently looking to expand their market making system by leveraging high and intraday trading presence across FX, equities and commodities. As a Senior Software Engineer you will:Work closely with the Head of Trading and the Quant Team and assist in design and development of new trading algorithms, mainly in Java/C++ and some front end .NETCreate a new greenfield low latency trading platform.Improve/maintain existing strategiesDevelop utility applications and excel tools to help with trading activities*Work with traders, understand requirements for new applications and strategies to develop and also resolve

Requirements

issues if any*Build a new back office systemThis is an opportunity for someone that wants to work with a smart people in a collaborative environment that is solely focused on cross 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.Java 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 Java Core Java SQL Good 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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