Algo Trading Developer - Global Financial Technology LeaderUp to £130k base salary | Permanent | Hybrid Working | Central LondonI'm working with a world-leading financial technology organisation to find a highly capable Algo Trading Developer. My client is at the forefront of algorithmic trading and seeking a talented developer to join their Global Trading Technology team.The OpportunityYou'll be building next-generation trading platforms that connect global equity markets, working on cutting-edge algorithms that minimize market impact while maximising execution quality for institutional clients. This is a chance to work with some of the brightest minds in quantitative finance on systems that process billions in daily trading volume.What You'll Be BuildingLow latency algorithmic trading platforms handling real-time market dataSmart order routing systems and execution algorithms for global equity marketsQuantitative models and analytical trading signalsHigh-availability trading infrastructure serving institutional clients worldwideBackend systems supporting equities, futures, and listed derivatives tradingWhat They NeedsExpert-level Java development with strong object-oriented design principlesDegree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or EngineeringHands-on experience building trading systems (execution algorithms, risk trading, smart routing)Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and institutional trading workflowsProven ability to implement quantitative models and perform statistical analysisFront office collaboration experience - you'll work directly with trading teamsStrong focus on performance optimization, testing, and system reliabilityHighly Valued ExperienceTrading strategy development (benchmark tracking, liquidity seeking, dark pool algorithms)Low latency messaging platforms (Solace, 29West)Event-driven programming and publish/subscribe architecturesAgile development methodologiesAbout ThemA truly global organisation operating from 60+ offices across 27 countries, with over 150 years of market expertise. You'll join 5,000+ professionals working collaboratively to deliver innovative liquidity and data solutions that power the world's financial markets.This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior developer looking to make their mark in algorithmic trading. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.