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Java Developer Algo Trading

Quant Capital

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

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Overview

In this role you will help build a brand-new greenfield, low-latency trading platform for cross-asset trading in FX and commodities. You’ll collaborate with the Head of Trading and Quant Team to design and implement trading algorithms in Java, maintain existing strategies, and develop back-office and utility applications. The position offers rapid impact in a flat, performance-driven environment focused on cutting-edge trading technology. You gain substantial exposure to high-frequency trading and work alongside smart, motivated colleagues.

Pay / Benefits
  • up to 120,000 salary
  • benefits
  • bonus
  • flat management structure
  • collaborative culture
  • exposure to high-frequency trading
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Head of Trading and Quant Team to design and implement new trading algorithms in Java
  • Develop a greenfield low-latency trading platform
  • Improve and maintain existing trading strategies
  • Create utility applications and Excel-based tools to support trading activities
  • Engage with traders to translate requirements into applications and resolve issues
  • Build a new back-office system
Key requirements
  • Commercial Java development experience
  • Strong core Java knowledge (Nuts and Bolts)
  • SQL proficiency
  • Solid understanding of general programming concepts
  • Possibility of C++ considered, but Java is core
  • diligent coding
  • collaborative mindset
  • ability to work in a fast-paced, flat-structured environment
  • Java (core)
  • SQL
  • C++ (optional)

Reference: WJ-747_31206356 · Posted 01 Nov 2026, 12:14 PM

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