Algorithmic Trading Developer - 408558

The Algorithmic Trading Developer will develop and support high-availability, low-latency algorithmic trading solutions used by internal trading desks and buy-side clients.

This role will work closely with Quantitative, Product, Sales, and Technology teams to develop customizable trading strategies, implement quantitative models, and enhance next-generation trading infrastructure. The Algorithmic Trading Developer will contribute to technical solutions that support performance, scalability, and reliability across the trading environment.

Responsibilities Of The Algorithmic Trading Developer

• Design, build, and maintain a next-generation global algorithmic trading platform.
• Develop highly customizable, low-latency trading strategies.
• Develop and maintain low-latency order management and order handling infrastructure.
• Build rules engines and other algorithmic trading components.
• Partner with quantitative teams to implement trading algorithms, models, and analytical signals.
• Work with Product and Sales teams on client requests and algorithm customizations.
• Develop innovative and pragmatic technology solutions.
• Contribute within a collaborative Agile development environment.
• Stay current on industry trends and continuously improve trading technology and processes.

• 3-5+ years of experience as an Algorithmic Trading Developer or similar role developing low-latency trading strategies within Equities, Futures, or Listed Derivatives.
• Experience developing execution algorithms, proprietary trading strategies, risk trading strategies, smart order routing, or similar trading solutions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing strategies such as benchmark tracking, liquidity seeking, and dark aggregation algorithms.
• Strong understanding of lit and dark market microstructure, order types, liquidity, and market data.
• Knowledge of regulatory matters including Reg NMS, ISO orders, MiFID II, dark pools, liquidity seeking, and venue heat maps.
• Experience implementing quantitative models, statistical data analysis, data visualization, simulation, and strategy back-testing.
• Expert proficiency in Java, Linux, and object-oriented design.
• Experience developing performance-focused, reusable, automated, and customizable software.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Quant, Product, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Strong collaborative and team-oriented development skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Algorithmic Trading Developer

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Experience with low-latency messaging technologies such as Solace and 29West.
• Knowledge of event-driven and publish/subscribe programming models.
• Experience optimizing applications for low-latency environments.
• Familiarity with high-performance trading infrastructure.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
• Opportunity to work on global algorithmic trading technology.
• Exposure to sophisticated low-latency trading systems.
• Collaboration with Quantitative, Product, Sales, and Technology teams.
• Opportunity to develop advanced trading strategies and infrastructure.
• Work within a collaborative and Agile development environment.