Algo Trading Developer

Job Title: Algo Trading Developer – Equities

Location: UK-based (Hybrid or On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Client: Confidential (Top-tier Financial Institution)

Compensation: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Overview

We are working on behalf of a leading global financial services firm to hire an experienced Algo Trading Developer for their Global Trading Technology team. This team builds and supports cutting-edge trading algorithms and infrastructure powering both internal trading desks and institutional clients across global equity markets.

This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and optimizing low-latency, high-performance trading algorithms and order handling systems. You will collaborate closely with quants, product teams, and front-office stakeholders in a high-impact, agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support high-availability, low-latency trading strategies and systems.
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts on implementing models, signals, and trading logic.
• Customize and adapt algorithms based on client requirements and market conditions.
• Develop infrastructure components including order management systems, rules engines, and routing logic.
• Conduct simulation, backtesting, and performance analysis.
• Follow best practices in software development including automated testing and monitoring.

Requirements

Essential:

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Linux, and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience developing electronic trading systems in Equities, Futures, or Derivatives.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, trading workflows, and order routing.
• Ability to implement quantitative models and perform strategy simulations.
• Experience working with front-office trading teams.

Desirable:

• Background in building benchmark tracking, dark aggregation, or liquidity-seeking algos.
• Familiarity with low-latency messaging systems (e.g., Solace, 29West).
• Experience with Agile development and event-driven programming (Pub/Sub models).

Why Apply?

• Join a high-performing global trading technology team at the forefront of market innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, front-office-aligned environment.
• Build mission-critical, revenue-generating trading systems.
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunities.