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# Rates Algo Developer (Associate Level)

- **Company:** Selby Jennings
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Core Api
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6277b2472eefc6d9

## About the Role

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

## 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


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