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Lead Software Engineer


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  • Radley James
  • London
  • 2 weeks ago
Applications closed

A leading global investment bank is seeking an AVP/VP Java Developer to contribute to the development of cutting-edge e-trading systems. This role involves working on complex trading platforms, focusing on Credit/Rates/Fixed Income/Equities, and Algorithmic Trading, with a strong emphasis on user interface (UI) development and delivering innovative solutions to the trading desk.


Position Overview

You will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining high-performance trading platforms, collaborating closely with traders, quantitative analysts, and other development teams. This position demands expertise in Java, a solid understanding of trading workflows, and a proven ability to develop responsive and intuitive UIs tailored to the needs of a fast-paced trading environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable, low-latency trading platforms using Java.
  • Develop and optimise user interfaces to deliver intuitive and high-performing tools for traders.
  • Build and refine algorithmic trading systems, ensuring performance and reliability in real-time markets.
  • Ensure system performance, scalability, and fault tolerance to meet the demands of high-volume trading.


Required Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field
  • Extensive professional experience in Java development, including multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning.
  • In-depth knowledge of e-trading systems and their application within Rates/Fixed Income, Equities, or Algorithmic Trading.
  • Expertise in developing interactive UIs using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of low-latency, high-throughput systems and market data integration.


This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and hybrid working model.

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