Lead Quant Algo Strats Java Appication Developer

2 weeks ago

City Of London England, United Kingdom McGregor Boyall Full time £80,000 - £120,000 per year

A leading global investment bank is seeking a
Java Developer / eTrading Strategist
to join its
London Rates eTrading team
. This front-office role focuses on designing, building, and optimising
low-latency Java trading systems
that power the bank's global Rates business.

The Role

You will engineer
high-performance Java components
for algorithmic execution, pricing, and market connectivity. Working closely with traders, quants, and technologists, you'll deliver production-ready eTrading solutions with a focus on
latency, scalability, and resilience
.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement
    low-latency, multithreaded Java applications
    for Rates eTrading.
  • Develop and optimise
    execution algorithms, smart order routers, and pricing engines
    .
  • Profile and tune Java applications for
    GC optimisation, lock contention, and throughput
    .
  • Implement real-time
    monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks
    .
  • Partner with quants to integrate
    pricing models into Java-based trading systems
    .
  • Conduct rigorous
    code reviews, testing, and benchmarking
    .

Candidate Profile

  • Degree in
    Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics
    , or related field.
  • 10+ years' experience
    in Java development within
    low-latency trading systems
    .
  • Deep knowledge of
    Java concurrency, GC tuning, memory management, and NIO
    .
  • Familiarity with
    market microstructure, FIX, order types, and trading protocols
    .
  • Proven track record delivering
    production-grade Java trading platforms
    .
  • Rates (cash & derivatives) eTrading
    experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills

  • Core
    Java 11+
    , multithreading, lock-free programming.
  • Low-latency messaging frameworks (
    Aeron, Chronicle Queue, Kafka
    ).
  • High-performance
    data structures and memory-efficient coding
    .
  • Experience with
    distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native Java
    .
  • Knowledge of
    market-making algos, smart order routing, HFT architectures
    .

What's on Offer

  • Direct impact
    on the Rates eTrading desk, with ownership of
    mission-critical systems
    .
  • Work on
    cutting-edge low-latency engineering challenges
    .
  • Collaborative
    front-office environment
    with quants and traders.
  • Hybrid working
  • only 2 days/month in the London office.
  • Competitive compensation with
    strong career growth potential
    .

If you are passionate about
Java, low latency, and electronic trading
, we'd love to hear from you.

Desired Skills and Experience
Computer Science Degree

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

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