Senior Electronic Trading Systems Developer/Domain Expert – Business reporting, lead role, greenfield project, Java

Our client is in the early stages of building a new cross asset, high frequency/low latency world  trading platform.

The project is being run by the business so this is a business reporting position with all of the associated benefits and bonuses.

They are looking for an exceptional Java developer who can lead the team through the design and development of all associated parts of an electronic trading system. You will work closely with the traders, quantitative researchers and developers in order to design and implement the software and trading systems solutions.

The role will involve a high degree of code optimization and tuning for speed and you will be intimately involved in the development and design of new a framework to facilitate automated pricing and trading strategies.

This is a pivotal role for an extremely high profile project so previous experience working in Java on an electronic trading system is essential.

Essential experience:

Core Java – you will be an expert in Java programming and optimisation. The team so far has genuine world class electronic trading systems developers who are at the cutting edge of Java development.

Working within an e-trading environment – ideally low latency/high throughput, multi-threaded

Strong understanding of financial markets – ideally a number of asset classes

Proven ability to work alongside traders to both build out and optimise high performance trading systems.

Degree in a Mathematical/Computational Discipline

Upside:

No cap on base salary or bonuses, you will be in the business bonus pool in a critical team for a high performing tier one bank.

Senior role in a small flat structured team.

Autonomy

Opportunity to join a global project, with full sign off, at the beginning.

This is a fantastic opportunity to move from technology to a business role whilst still doing what you love, building state of the art, market leading electronic trading systems.

Please do not hesitate to forward your CV or call Will North on 020 3411 6252 to talk through full details.