1 to 25 of 39 Permanent Automated Trading Jobs in London

in London with a flexible hybrid working model. You'll be part of a high-performing team focused on delivering secure, high-performance, and scalable solutions to support institutional trading platforms. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain low-latency eFX trading systems using high-performance Java (e.g., lock-free, low-GC techniques). Design and implement fault-tolerant system … architectures with <40 microseconds one-way latency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and evolve architecture and engineering practices. Influence technical strategy, ensuring alignment with product and trading goals. Contribute to the evolution of FX pricing and risk management capabilities. Required Skills & Experience: Strong expertise in core Java , including low-latency, high-throughput systems. Deep understanding of modern … CPU architecture , cache optimization , and Linux performance tuning . In-depth experience with networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX. Familiarity with quantitative finance , algorithmic trading , and implementing controls in automated trading systems. Proven experience with DevOps , Agile methodologies , TDD , and use of CI/CD tools. Background in API design and automated testing frameworks. More ❯

enhance their development and expand our remit and a growing business. Why is this role important to us: State Streets eFX business is a global team providing electronic fully automated trading facilities for clients 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, typically transacting billions of dollars of foreign exchange currency daily. We employ cutting edge quantitative and … algorithmic trading techniques, as well as the latest technology to engage in high frequency trading and analysis. Selecting an intern to be part of the eFX Market Making team is important to us because it is a great opportunity to get exposure and a basic understanding of an electronic trading business. Program dates: 22nd June 2026 – 28th … the office. What you will be responsible for: As a placement summer intern, you will: Work closely with members of the eFX Market Making desk, quantitative analysts, developers, FX trading, FX sales, research and other senior staff as mentors to gain an understanding of the FX Business and show initiative. Learn about the Client Base and perform detailed analysis More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

are on the lookout for a talented Quant Developer with exceptional skills in python programming, and solid experience on equities focused projects Responsibilities for an Equity Derivatives Quant: • Core Trading Engine Development: Build, maintain, and enhance the core trading engine to support optimal performance. • Systematic Trade Automations: Create and implement automated trading systems to improve efficiency More ❯

technologies using platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta's LLaMA, and emerging multi-modal models. Design and deploy autonomous agentic AI systems for financial applications, including self-optimizing models and automated compliance monitoring. Represent our client as an AI thought leader at industry events, conferences, and client engagements. Demonstrate expertise in LLMs (e.g., GPT-4, LLaMA) with practical implementations across More ❯

Front Office Developer - Multi-Asset Trading | London £Competitive + High Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) Permanent Role Represented by Robert Half Limited Ready to combine your STEAM mindset with cutting-edge trading innovation? Join a leading global trading firm as a Front Office Developer, where you … ll design and build the next generation of high-performance systems, algorithms, and data-driven solutions that power live trading decisions across asset classes. You'll collaborate with world-class developers and quants, gaining exceptional exposure to both technology and markets all within a culture that rewards innovation and impact. What You'll Do Design, build, and enhance trading algorithms across multiple desks Support and evolve Interest Rate Options trading platforms Automate pricing, risk, and data pipelines in real time Develop and maintain time-series databases to deliver deep insights Shape the architecture and performance of front-office systems What You'll Bring A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEAM discipline 3+ More ❯

Front Office Developer - Multi-Asset Trading | London £Competitive + High Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) Permanent Role Represented by Robert Half Limited Ready to combine your STEAM mindset with cutting-edge trading innovation? Join a leading global trading firm as a Front Office Developer, where you … ll design and build the next generation of high-performance systems, algorithms, and data-driven solutions that power live trading decisions across asset classes. You'll collaborate with world-class developers and quants, gaining exceptional exposure to both technology and markets all within a culture that rewards innovation and impact. What You'll Do Design, build, and enhance trading algorithms across multiple desks Support and evolve Interest Rate Options trading platforms Automate pricing, risk, and data pipelines in real time Develop and maintain time-series databases to deliver deep insights Shape the architecture and performance of front-office systems What You'll Bring A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related STEAM discipline 3+ More ❯

work onsite at client locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a project team structure. About Us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together … leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is More ❯

work onsite at client locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a project team structure. About Us We're a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we've achieved tremendous growth by bringing together … leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world's central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk. Over 800 of the world's leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world's financial market infrastructure. ION is More ❯

trade floor support role. Experience providing VIP support. Confidence with Microsoft and Apple platforms, VMware, Citrix, Intune, Jamf, and Azure. Experience with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or other market data/trading applications. Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Splunk, or similar). Calm under pressure, with a professional approach. Why join: Grow your career at a market-leading hedge fund. Work More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

onsite, full-time) Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary performance-based cash bonus We’re looking for an Engineer with DeFi experience (or strong interest) to a 1-man Defi Trading shop, building and scaling a profitable automated DeFi trading system. The system is live, consistently profitable, and fully market-neutral, with a current AUM of $10M+. You … ll work directly with the founder to optimise existing infrastructure, develop new venue connectors, and expand trading strategies across on-chain ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Improve and optimise the existing DeFi trading system written primarily in Rust and Solidity, need to have a personal interest in the languages Design and build new connectors to access additional venues and liquidity … years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in Rust (or another systems language with proven Rust competency through projects) Familiarity with DeFi protocols , smart contracts, or on-chain trading systems Ideally experience with a trading firm, exchange, platform where you have worked with building new connectors. Onsite in London (Paddington WeWork) . Competitive base salary + performance More ❯

We are looking for Data Engineers suitable for a group of world-class investment and trading firms that are actively expanding their data engineering functions. Each environment is highly technical, research-driven, and deeply data-centric — offering the opportunity to work on systems and pipelines that directly influence investment decisions. These positions sit within core data teams, responsible for … building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins everything from quantitative research to real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work closely with developers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data is available across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–5 years’ experience) who want to accelerate their development in … an environment that values intellectual curiosity, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership. The Role Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes that feed critical research and trading systems. Engineer scalable, automated solutions for data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across multiple structured and unstructured sources. Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and analysts to enhance the quality, timeliness More ❯

We are looking for Data Engineers suitable for a group of world-class investment and trading firms that are actively expanding their data engineering functions. Each environment is highly technical, research-driven, and deeply data-centric — offering the opportunity to work on systems and pipelines that directly influence investment decisions. These positions sit within core data teams, responsible for … building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins everything from quantitative research to real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work closely with developers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data is available across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–5 years’ experience) who want to accelerate their development in … an environment that values intellectual curiosity, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership. The Role Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes that feed critical research and trading systems. Engineer scalable, automated solutions for data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across multiple structured and unstructured sources. Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and analysts to enhance the quality, timeliness More ❯

We are looking for Data Engineers suitable for a group of world-class investment and trading firms that are actively expanding their data engineering functions. Each environment is highly technical, research-driven, and deeply data-centric — offering the opportunity to work on systems and pipelines that directly influence investment decisions. These positions sit within core data teams, responsible for … building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins everything from quantitative research to real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work closely with developers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data is available across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–5 years’ experience) who want to accelerate their development in … an environment that values intellectual curiosity, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership. The Role Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes that feed critical research and trading systems. Engineer scalable, automated solutions for data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across multiple structured and unstructured sources. Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and analysts to enhance the quality, timeliness More ❯

We are looking for Data Engineers suitable for a group of world-class investment and trading firms that are actively expanding their data engineering functions. Each environment is highly technical, research-driven, and deeply data-centric — offering the opportunity to work on systems and pipelines that directly influence investment decisions. These positions sit within core data teams, responsible for … building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins everything from quantitative research to real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work closely with developers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data is available across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–5 years’ experience) who want to accelerate their development in … an environment that values intellectual curiosity, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership. The Role Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes that feed critical research and trading systems. Engineer scalable, automated solutions for data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across multiple structured and unstructured sources. Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and analysts to enhance the quality, timeliness More ❯

Role: Python Quantitative Developer – Crypto Trading Location: London Industry: Hedge Fund Travel: Hybrid Overview: A leading global quantitative investment manager is looking for a talented Python Quantitative Developer to join its Crypto trading team . Join the crypto trading desk as a pivotal team member, focused on developing and enhancing the core technology stack that powers systematic … algorithmic trading strategies around the clock. Responsibilities: Build and optimize front-office trading systems, including portfolio management platforms, risk engines, reconciliation tools, and connectivity solutions. Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative researchers to deploy, support, and automate trading strategies on a 24/7 basis. Contribute to the ongoing improvement and expansion of high-performance infrastructure to … support cutting-edge trading operations. Experience: Buyside Experience Expert Python programming skills. Expereience with OOP such as C++. Experience with front-office systems or trading technology, especially in systematic or algorithmic trading. Comfortable working collaboratively with both technical and trading teams. Adaptable, proactive, and eager to operate in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Interest or exposure to More ❯

Role: Python Quantitative Developer – Crypto Trading Location: London Industry: Hedge Fund Travel: Hybrid Overview: A leading global quantitative investment manager is looking for a talented Python Quantitative Developer to join its Crypto trading team . Join the crypto trading desk as a pivotal team member, focused on developing and enhancing the core technology stack that powers systematic … algorithmic trading strategies around the clock. Responsibilities: Build and optimize front-office trading systems, including portfolio management platforms, risk engines, reconciliation tools, and connectivity solutions. Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative researchers to deploy, support, and automate trading strategies on a 24/7 basis. Contribute to the ongoing improvement and expansion of high-performance infrastructure to … support cutting-edge trading operations. Experience: Buyside Experience Expert Python programming skills. Expereience with OOP such as C++. Experience with front-office systems or trading technology, especially in systematic or algorithmic trading. Comfortable working collaboratively with both technical and trading teams. Adaptable, proactive, and eager to operate in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Interest or exposure to More ❯

Trading Desk Engineer Operations Engineer - Quant Trading 2026 Start Our client is a top-tier global proprietary trading firm that leverages the latest technology, sophisticated algorithms and deep knowledge to trade in capital markets globally. This is an environment of science and intellectuals. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will … to deal with quick, difficult maths problems. You will interface with various groups within the business to ensure that all trades are reflected accurately in all systems. Specifically, the Trading Desk Engineer Operations Engineer will be involved with research, rapid development execution of trade orders, automation of processes, and personal projects. This position sits directly in a trading More ❯

Trading Desk Engineer Operations Engineer - Quant Trading 2026 Start Our client is a top-tier global proprietary trading firm that leverages the latest technology, sophisticated algorithms and deep knowledge to trade in capital markets globally. This is an environment of science and intellectuals. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will … to deal with quick, difficult maths problems. You will interface with various groups within the business to ensure that all trades are reflected accurately in all systems. Specifically, the Trading Desk Engineer Operations Engineer will be involved with research, rapid development execution of trade orders, automation of processes, and personal projects. This position sits directly in a trading More ❯

Trading Desk Engineer Operations Engineer - Quant Trading 2026 Start Our client is a top-tier global proprietary trading firm that leverages the latest technology, sophisticated algorithms and deep knowledge to trade in capital markets globally. This is an environment of science and intellectuals. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will … to deal with quick, difficult maths problems. You will interface with various groups within the business to ensure that all trades are reflected accurately in all systems. Specifically, the Trading Desk Engineer Operations Engineer will be involved with research, rapid development execution of trade orders, automation of processes, and personal projects. This position sits directly in a trading More ❯