Overview

A leading Global Investment Bank is seeking an experienced Algo Trading Java Developer (Contract) to join their EMEA Electronic Trading Technology team, delivering and supporting business-critical algorithmic trading engines.

You'll be working in a front-office environment, developing and enhancing low-latency algo trading systems that power benchmark algos, smart order routing, and internal crossing. Expect direct interaction with quants and traders, plus involvement across the full development lifecycle - from design and coding to production support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance low-latency, high-throughput trading systems in a front-office environment.

• Collaborate with quants and traders across the full development lifecycle: design, coding, testing, and production support.

• Contribute to the development of benchmark algorithms, smart order routing, and internal crossing engines.

Key Skills & Experience

• Core Java expertise (collections, concurrency, NIO, multi-threading, garbage collection tuning).

• Proven experience with low-latency, high-throughput trading systems.

• Knowledge of market microstructure & algo strategies (VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price, SOR).

• Familiarity with FIX protocol and front-office trading environments.

• Strong grasp of design patterns, Agile, TDD, CI/CD.

• Background in equities and/or derivatives trading is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

• High-impact front-office contract role with immediate visibility to business and quants.

• Chance to shape a next-generation trading platform in a global investment bank.

• Hybrid working model.

• Competitive day rate.

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development

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