Rates Algo Developer (Associate Level)

Selby Jennings
New York, NY, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $250,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Algorithmic Trading Python (Programming Language) Performance Tuning Core Api

Job description

A leading global markets platform is looking to hire a Rates Algo Developer to join its electronic trading team. The group is responsible for building and running pricing and auto-hedging systems across liquid macro products, with a strong focus on Rates e-trading.

This is a front-office role working closely with traders and quants to develop and enhance algorithmic trading capabilities under real-time constraints., * Develop and enhance algorithmic pricing and hedging models for Rates products

  • Build low-latency trading systems supporting electronic market making
  • Work closely with traders to refine price construction and execution logic
  • Monitor live trading performance and troubleshoot issues in real time
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the electronic trading stack

Requirements

Do you have experience in Java?, * 2 to 5 years of experience only in a relevant front-office or electronic trading environment

  • Strong proficiency in Java (core development language)
  • Hands-on experience in electronic trading / e-trading environments, ideally within Rates
  • Understanding of market microstructure and order-driven markets
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an ownership mindset

Preferred Background

  • Direct experience working on Rates products (government bonds, swaps, futures, etc.)
  • Exposure to algorithmic pricing, execution, or auto-hedging systems
  • Familiarity with low-latency system design and performance optimization
  • Experience with kdb+/q and/or Python
  • Solid grounding in statistics, mathematics, or quantitative methods, * Strictly targeting junior profiles (max ~5 years of experience)
  • Candidates must have hands-on exposure to e-trading
  • This is a high-impact, front-office role with direct influence on trading performance

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