A leading global investment bank is seeking a Java Developer / eTrading Strategist to join its London Rates eTrading team. This front-office role sits at the intersection of quantitative research, trading, and technology, focused on delivering high-performance Java systems for pricing and electronic execution across the bank's global Rates business.
The Role
You will design, build, and optimise low-latency Java components supporting real-time pricing, algorithmic execution, and market connectivity. Working closely with quants and traders, you'll transform quantitative models and execution logic into robust, production-grade trading applications. The role requires deep technical expertise and an interest in market microstructure and electronic execution dynamics.
Key Responsibilities
* Engineer low-latency, multithreaded Java applications powering Rates pricing and execution.
* Partner with quants to integrate and enhance pricing models and execution algorithms.
* Develop and tune smart order routers, auto-quoting, and market-making components.
* Profile and optimise Java systems for throughput, GC efficiency, and predictable latency.
* Implement real-time monitoring, logging, and performance diagnostics.
* Collaborate across technology and trading teams to continuously refine execution performance and market response.
Candidate Profile
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
* 10+ years' experience in Java development for low-latency or electronic trading systems.
* Deep expertise in Java concurrency, GC tuning, memory management, and NIO.
* Strong grasp of market microstructure, FIX protocols, and order handling.
* Proven record of delivering production-grade Java trading platforms in front-office environments.
* Experience in Rates eTrading (cash or derivatives) strongly preferred although open to other asset classes such as Equities and FX.
Preferred Technical Skills
* Core Java 11+, multithreading, lock-free programming.
* Low-latency messaging (Aeron, Chronicle Queue, Kafka).
* Market-making and execution algo frameworks.
* Familiarity with distributed architectures and cloud-native Java.
What's on Offer
* Direct front-office impact on the Rates eTrading desk.
* Close collaboration with quants and traders on model integration and execution logic.
* Work on cutting-edge low-latency and algo engineering challenges.
* Hybrid setup - around 2 days per month in the London office.
* Competitive compensation and clear progression opportunities.
If you are passionate about Java, pricing, execution, and low-latency trading, we'd love to hear from you.
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
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