Java Software Engineer - Systematic Trading

Java Software Engineer | Systematic Trading
London | £120,000-£160,000 + bonus
Java, Trading Execution, Python

The Role:
This is a hands-on Java engineering role sitting close to the trading desk, focused on the evolution of a proprietary execution platform used in live markets. The work is visible, commercially relevant, and directly tied to trading performance. You will own key components of the execution stack and play a central role in improving how orders interact with the market.

The Tech Stack:
Java, Python, distributed architecture, trading systems, execution analytics

What You Will Be Doing:
* Owning and developing core parts of an in-house trading and execution platform, with a focus on performance and reliability
* Partnering with trading and research teams to improve execution quality and refine algorithmic behaviour
* Integrating and onboarding new brokers, as well as enhancing existing connectivity and workflows
* Building and maintaining tools that analyse execution performance and trading costs
* Contributing to broader platform design, including scalability and system architecture decisions
* Supporting production systems, including involvement in a rota once up to speed

What You Bring:
* Strong Java engineering background, with solid experience building high-performance systems
* Exposure to electronic trading environments, ideally with a focus on execution
* Understanding of any cash markets trading business or similar liquid asset classes
* Experience working in a bank, trading firm, or buy-side environment
* Comfortable working closely with traders, researchers, and operational teams
* STEM degree and a track record of delivering robust, production-quality code

The Package:
£120,000-£160,000 base salary with a strong discretionary bonus. Role offers flexible working in London, working closely with trading and execution teams. The environment offers real ownership, direct impact on trading outcomes, and exposure to a mature, high-performing platform.

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