
Java HFT Developer- Leading Quant-Driven Market-Maker
Why this role stands out
This remote Java HFT Developer role offers a unique chance to build and enhance a cutting-edge trading platform at a leading market-maker, with direct impact on PnL and significant growth potential. If you're a pragmatic Java expert passionate about performance optimization and thrive in a flat, collaborative structure, you'll find this challenging and rewarding. With a highly competitive compensation package up to £200k base plus bonus, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic field.
Quick overview
Job description
Summary
Tech-savvy algorithmic trading firm looking to hire a Java Developer to help develop and operate the off-exchange trading system and products. This is a superb opportunity for a well-organised and pragmatic engineer with a passion for concise, efficient code to join one of the only Java teams you will find in HFT.
A high impact role, you will be maintaining and extending the JVM-based networking platform in order for it to integrate with new trading venues and adapt to new asset classes. You'll also be implementing new cross-asset pricing features.
The successful candidate will be an expert in Java development - your in-depth understanding of the inner workings of modern JVMs will be invaluable, particularly around performance optimisation.
Requirements
- 3+ years' professional experience of writing Java and/or Kotlin
- Strong testing skills and understanding of its importance
- Proactive and adept at managing multiple projects
- Highly numerate, with fantastic problem-solving skills
- Finance experience NOT necessary
- Ideal candidate would have some UI experience, preferably React
NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- They're willing to be flexible with WFH
- Challenging work within a truly flat structure; ideas from everyone are encouraged and evaluated
- Very direct impact on the PnL, with very little bureaucracy
- Generous benefits package, including life & health insurance, pension, onsite gym, yoga, climbing wall, pool & table tennis and regular staff social events
Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.
Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:
Andy Stirling-Martin
andy@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946
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