Java Developer/ Senior Java Developer – Greenfield Trading Platform, Leading Hedge Fund recruitment

Java Developer/ Senior Java Developer – Greenfield Trading Platform, Leading Hedge Fund.

An industry leading Hedge Fund are looking to build a team of Senior Java developers for the Greenfield build of a new low latency, multithreaded Java based trading platform. For this team they require the addition of an exceptional Java developer.

Introduction: Montash Associates have been retained by a prestigious, industry leading Hedge Fund, to assist in the acquisition of experienced developer with skills in Core Java to come on board and become a key member of a high profile development team.

The Team: This team consists of some of the strongest Java developers around, and will be responsible for development of a brand new multi asset class high frequency, low latency trading platform that will replace a set of legacy systems and further enhance the leading position of this established organisation. This individual will take a senior role within this team.

The Role: This individual will be joining a newly formed team to develop a new trading platform. An ability to mentor more junior members of the team as well as being able to contribute to the direction and performance of the platform is essential. This individual will be looked to set the standard when it comes to creating excellent code.

The Technology: The latest versions Java will be used on this project. It is essential that applicants have a deep, low level understanding of Java. An expert ability to produce multithreaded code to an advanced level is very attractive e.g. dead locking, control locks etc. Candidates must possess expert skills in OO Design, and must be well versed in the most complex areas e.g. Polymorphism etc.

The Candidate: Any applicant must possess a minimum of 4 years working with Java. Excellent knowledge of Hedge Funds from a business/IT perspective is desirable but not essential. Candidates will ideally come from a prop trading, hedge fund or investment banking background, and possess excellent academics.

The Package: Total compensation for this opportunity will be very attractive; a base of up to £75k plus a very competitive package and an uncapped discretionary bonus mean that the best candidates can be assured of an excellent total comp.

Contact: If this opportunity is of interest, please send a CV in to michaelb@montash.com. Alternatively, if there are any further questions about the firm/project/role please reach out to Michael Beeson on 0207 749 60 60.

Keywords: Java, Java Architecture, Java Architect, Senior, Java Developer, Java Programmer, Spring Developer, Multithreaded Java, OO Design, OO Principles, Java Technical Lead, Java Development Manager, Hedge Fund, Multi Asset, Technology, Greenfield, London.