Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)
Location: London/Bromley/Hybrid (3 days on site)
Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates
About Us
The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands of the market. With a strong presence across AMRS, EMEA, and APR, we maintain a global perspective while catering to the unique needs of each region.
Your Role
As a core Java developer, you will be instrumental in enhancing our algorithmic trading engines that support benchmark algorithms, smart order routing, and internal crossing for the EMEA and global electronic business. You will collaborate with a vibrant team of experienced developers, business analysts, and QA experts, working closely with our business group to ensure our technology meets the evolving demands of the market.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver core functional changes to the ETT strategy engines.
* Collaborate with quantitative trading groups to capture essential requirements.
* Engage in all stages of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, and supporting deployments.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
* Proficient in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO).
* Experience with multithreaded systems and Java garbage collection.
* Familiarity with design patterns (e.g., Observer, Factory, Singleton).
* Strong background in test-driven development, UML, and object-oriented design.
* Proficient in development tools such as Eclipse or IntelliJ, GIT, Maven/Gradle, and continuous build servers.
* Understanding of benchmark algorithms and smart routing strategies (e.g., VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price).
* Experience in agile methodologies and front office system design for algo trading.
Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.
If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.
We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
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