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Java Developer Algo Trading

Java Developer Algo Trading

Up to £120,000 + benefits and bonus Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a Java Developer to join their Algo Trading Strategy team.

This will be building out a brand new greenfield trading platform. You will be 1 of 2 developers for this project. Our client is a $200 million strong quant prop trading house with performance figures of 22%. They are currently looking to expand their high and intraday trading presence across FX and commodities. The Java Developer 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 •       Create a new greenfield low latency trading platform. •         Improve/maintain existing strategies •         Develop 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 issues if any •       Build a new back office system This 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 Nuts and bolts type experience 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 London Java Developer, C++ Developer, Quant, Junior Quant, C++ Java, SQL Matlab, Quant Trader, Quantitative,