High-Frequency Trading Jobs in the UK

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DevOps Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Alexander Ash Consulting
to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable data centers to support low-latency trading systems. Automate the deployment, configuration, and management of hundreds of servers. Implement and manage DevOps tools and practices, including Ansible, GitHub, Linux, Terraform, and … system performance and reliability, troubleshooting issues as they arise. Requirements: Proven experience in setting up and managing data centers, preferably in a high-frequency trading environment. Strong expertise with DevOps tools such as Ansible, GitHub, Linux, Terraform, and Prometheus. In-depth knowledge of DevSecOps more »
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Senior Software Engineer

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Ada Meher
ADA is seeking a SeniorPython Developer with 7+ years of experience to join Fintech to help develop high-performance trading systems and architecture. The company has recently had investment (Series A) with offices in Europe and APAC, looking to grow over the next 18 months. Their … have a strong background in Python, financial services/investment management environments, and experience leading the charge in the support of their high-frequency trading operations. Any experience in AWS/C++ would be a big plus. You'll be working in an incredibly … Pandas, Matplotlib, QuantLib, etc Experience in Systems that handle high-throughput, low-latency data Experience with multi-threading, concurrency, and high-frequency trading (HFT). Experience with AWS or GCP We understand that job adverts only give a snapshot of the role more »
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Senior Developer

United Kingdom
Growing Start Up
in Series A funding. It is a tech-focused company that blends the best practices of tech startups with profound knowledge in high-frequency trading (HFT) and traditional finance. It's more than just a trading firm; my client operates as a … experience, able to handle a challenging, ever-changing environment. You have solid experience in high performance computing (in high frequency trading and/or low latency environments). Your work ethic is excellent and you are able to work autonomously and as … as 3 to 5 years) Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities Ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders Experience with high-frequency trading and market making operations Experience in a start-up, being able to tackle the nuances, challenges and very fast more »
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Senior C++ Developer - Cryptocurrency

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
with low latency and cryptocurrency exchange experience? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm. As a Senior … C++ Developer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading and cryptocurrency exchange platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with … a focus on reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems. There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible. Location/WFH: You'll join colleagues based in high more »
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Quantitative Analyst

London Area, United Kingdom
Harrington Starr
Quantitative Analyst/Developer Sports Trading/HFT Contract ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE PRIOR DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE IN THE SPORTS BETTING/TRADING INDUSTRY You will be joining one of London's leading sports betting platforms on an initial short-term contract/… have experience leading research and development of new predictive model for sports betting You should have a strong background within High Frequency Trading (HFT) You must have a deep understanding and interest within sports and knowledge of the sports betting market If this sounds more »
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Backend Software Engineer C++ Linux

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
Software Engineer with C++ and Linux expertise? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm. As a Backend … Software Engineer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with a focus on … reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems. There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible. Location/WFH: You'll join colleagues based in high spec offices with more »
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Security Engineer - £150k base salary, up to £300k OTE + Bonuses

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Saragossa
There’s more to working in a trading firm than just a high salary. Of course, the salary/compensation gets the headline, but the advanced technology, the world class engineers, and the open, collaborative environment are the real reasons to work here. You will be … a plus too, as well as some familiarity with Kerberos. You will be working with a high frequency quantitative trading firm. They are a very technically driven firm, working to optimise their trading through highly proficient tech. You will be working with … petabytes of data and RAM to keep up their $250 billion daily trading volume. You will be working in an office in Kings Cross; an onsite gym, sauna, and fitness classes at no extra cost. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily, they offer extensive medical benefits and more »
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Senior AWS Architect / Leading High Frequency Trading Firm / London

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
My client, a leading high frequency trading firm, is seeking an experienced AWS solutions architect to join their team in London. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining infrastructure within their AWS cloud environments. Ideally, you should have experience … supporting a high frequency trading/low latency cloud environment. Alongside this, my client is looking for someone who has experience/interest within the Crypto space. This role sits on the team that will support a Linux crypto trading platform, therefore more »
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FPGA Engineer - Quant Trading

London Area, United Kingdom
Saragossa
Are you ready to revolutionise a leading High-Frequency Trading firm operating at the forefront of technology? You will be the vanguard of a mission to continue a collaborative push into being the best market maker out there. You will have the opportunity to … directly impact the PnL of a specific pod within this pod-structure-led trading firm. You’re going to operate at the critical point where software meets hardware! You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying some of the fastest, most sophisticated trading systems more »
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Execution Trader

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Quant Capital
Execution Trader - CFD/Cash Equities Market Making Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a trader to join their low-latency trading team. Our client is a leading quant prop trading and market-making business. They operate across CFD's … Commodities and Equities. The Junior Trader will: Experienced executing own trades or part of decision-making Prop trading or market-making experience preferred Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges Improve/maintain existing strategies Work closely with senior traders to understand requirements for new applications and strategies. This … where people are motivated because they enjoy what they’re doing. Traders MUST have: Good educational background or industry experience Experience in instituational trading Exposure to CFD, futures, swaps, options a bonus This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Trader to join a growing trading more »
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Linux Systems Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
We're in search of a Linux Systems Engineer to join our client’s Trading Systems Infrastructure team. Our client takes a research approach to trading, having built an ultra-sophisticated computing environment for R&D, being at the forefront of innovation in algo trading. The … role focuses on crafting and refining trading infrastructure for optimized low-latency trading, whether it's on-premise or in the cloud. We're seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect with strong expertise in AWS. This role plays a pivotal part in delivering scalable, secure, and … system administration and engineering. • Optimisation for low latency systems. • Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on AWS, preferably in high-frequency trading environments or similar performance-focused roles. • Strong programming skills in Python for automation and scripting tasks. • Experience with Terraform more »
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Delivery Recruitment - Quant Research & Trading - Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Higher Group
Milton Keynes Recruiters - Quantitative Research & Trading Join an executive recruitment firm specialising in quantitative research & trading and are looking for driven recruiters from a tech/quant background to join them. Average fees of £120,000 and fees upwards of £300,000+ + commissions at … s on offer? - Average fees of £120,000 (40% comms) - Salary from £28,000-£70,000 - Hybrid working 🏡 - Delivery focussed - Recruiting for High-Frequency Trading, Quantitative Research & Development, Trading, Hedge Funds, and Commodities - Based in Milton Keynes (30 min train from Euston … A strong delivery skillset - BD experience is not required but is preferred If you're a recruiter with experience in tech, quantitative research, trading or crypto/blockchain, this could be perfect for you. more »
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Cyber Security Detection Engineer

United Kingdom
Lawrence Harvey
Security Detection Engineer Salary - £130-150k + 40-60% Bonus Location – REMOTE (from within the UK) We've recently partnered with High-Frequency Trading firm looking to bring in a Security Engineer to enhance their Cyber Detection, Response and Investigation capability. Previous experience more »
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Lead Quantitative Developer (C++) | Systematic Trading

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Augmentti
Yes, this will pay high 6-figures... Yes, this is for an "elite quant trading firm"... Yes, they use modern/cutting-edge technology... but let me explain what makes this role unique... In short: greenfield project, existing PnL (but leaving millions on the table … is high on the funds agenda), technical lead quant dev role (ability to grow the team), the wider intraday/high-frequency team is 15 people across London, Singapore, NYC and a couple of other locations. The team focus on all quant research technology … Performance, Operating Systems, Real-Time, Algorithms, Algorithmic Trading, Electronic Trading, E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, High Frequency, Startup, Scaleup, Prop Trading, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant more »
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Linux Systems Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Miller Maxwell Ltd
Linux Systems Engineer – Market Maker – London – Unix – Linux. Miller Maxwell is working with an expanding Electronic Trading organisation expanding the European operations in London. They are technically dynamic, highly profitable and renowned for their significant investment in technology. The Linux Systems Engineer will support Front Office Trading … business. The Linux Systems Engineer can expect to: Work with a dynamic technology stack including Build and maintain Linux server environments Support high-frequency trading systems Configure, deploy and upgrade Linux Servers Work directly with High Frequency Traders Be involved … If you are presently working for a brokerage, investment bank, exchange/market maker, proprietary trading house or high-frequency trading company and want to join a growing team that will give you the freedom to work directly with traders more »
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Site Reliability Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
Site Reliability Engineer – High Frequency Trading – London - £120-150k base + bonus + share options It’s a very cool time to join this high frequency trading firm. They are past the shaky uncertainty phase of a … start-up. The core blocks have been built. They are now actively engaged in live trading with remarkable success, as attested by the founders. Hailing from demanding environments in quantitative finance, the founders have a good understanding of what constitutes true success in this realm. You will collaborate more »
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Senior Systems Engineer | HFT

United Kingdom
Sartre Group
A global high-frequency trading firm is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a Systems Infrastructure team working with Linux, Python and AWS. In this role, you will help deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions on their AWS Linux digital assets trading platform. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement technical requirements for high-frequency crypto trading systems in AWS, focusing on performance and reliability. Ensure seamless integration with existing on-premise and cloud systems. Maintain platform consistency and scalability using Terraform and Salt. Optimize bare … network latency optimization techniques. Create automation scripts and tools using Python. Qualifications: Extensive experience as an SRE with an AWS focus in high-frequency trading or similar performance-focused roles. Expertise in Linux system administration and system engineering. Proficient in Python for automation and more »
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Head of DevOps

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Our client is a premier high-frequency trading firm based in London, renowned for their cutting-edge technology and innovative trading strategies. Their team is composed of top-tier professionals who are passionate about leveraging technology to stay at the forefront of … to the next level. As the Head of DevOps, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and deployment of our client’s trading infrastructure. You will lead a team of talented DevOps engineers, ensuring the systems are robust, scalable, and efficient. Your role will be pivotal in … mentorship and guidance to ensure high performance and professional growth. Design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for high-frequency trading applications. Collaborate with software developers, quants, and traders to optimize the deployment pipeline and enhance system performance. Develop and more »
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Senior Quantitative Analyst

United Kingdom
Algorithmic Sciences
Our proprietary trading firm is looking for a new member of its senior management team to join as CTO and become a potential business partner. The position can be fulfilled on a full-time or part-time basis depending on our agreement. The position is remote, the candidate … looking for at least 12 years of combined experience in: Statistical validation and execution of mid- and high-frequency trading strategies , Trading infrastructure development and research infrastructure development, Execution management systems and order flow optimization, Senior development experience, in Python/C++ more »
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Quantitative Researcher/Trader

United Kingdom
Northreach
the creation, implementation and delivery of highly lucrative crypto strategies. As a member of the Quantitative Team, you'll be tasked with crafting trading approaches for cryptocurrencies, leveraging the latest insights from scientific enquiry through AI, Machine Learning and advanced mathematical/statistical methodologies. Responsibilities: Exploring alphas across … different frequencies in the cryptocurrency landscape Rigorously testing and deploying strategies in Python/C++ within real-time trading environments Engaging collaboratively with internal teams including Data Scientists, Quantitative Traders & Researchers, Software Engineers and Senior Management to propel pioneering research initiatives Requirements: 2+ years of experience in developing … ownership of projects from beginning to end Exposure to or an interest in crypto markets and blockchain technology is advantageous Familiarity with High-Frequency Trading (HFT) strategies is essential Salary: £150,000 - £200,000 per annum Benefits: Equity/shares in the business Pension more »
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Senior Storage Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Berkeley Square - Talent Specialists in IT & Engineering
on bonus + bonus and benefits package offered An exciting and brand new opportunity to join an innovative and growing High Frequency Trading (HFT) company as they expand their teams in London and the USA. Using HPC solutions they are providing cutting edge services more »
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Senior SRE

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
No Visa sponsorship available* Our client is a leading player in the cryptocurrency market, they specialize in trading a wide array of tokens across various exchanges, centralized and decentralized alike. Their services include providing liquidity directly through RFQ and OTC mechanisms, leveraging their extensive knowledge in trading technology and market microstructure to ensure competitive liquidity and execution quality. Comprised of a diverse team with backgrounds in research, trading, and engineering, drawn from top-tier firms in the tech and finance sectors, they consistently navigate the ever-evolving crypto landscape with success, both on … development of agile, high-performance infrastructure. Responsibilities: Establish, formalize, and deploy technical specifications for high-frequency cryptocurrency trading systems on AWS, prioritizing efficiency and dependability. Optimisation for low latency systems. Linux systems administration. Network, storage, database and monitoring services. Requirements: 5+ years more »
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Linux Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Miller Maxwell Ltd
Linux Engineer - The client requires Linux Engineer with IAM - IDAM - PAM or SIEM Tooling experience. In the rapidly evolving world of electronic trading, a cutting-edge organization is expanding their European operations right here in London, and they're in search of a Linux Engineer. Renowned for their … Engineer can expect to: 🔧 Craft and maintain robust Linux server environments. 🔒 Be heavily involved in Identity Access Management project. ⚡ Support lightning-fast high-frequency trading systems. 💡 Deploy the latest upgrades to Linux Servers ensuring peak performance. 🤝 Work in tandem with High-Frequency … Bash, or Ruby. 🌐 In-depth understanding of networking protocols and technologies. ⏱️ Thrive in a faced-paced, adrenaline-fueled environment. 📈 A passion for electronic trading and financial markets. If you're a Linux Engineer currently this is a rare chance to influence low-latency systems directly. Attractive bonuses and more »
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Trader - Market Making

City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Quant Capital
Trader - CFD Market Making Leading London-based trading firm has an outstanding opportunity for a trader to join their low latency trading team. Our client is a leading quant prop trading and market-making business. They operate across CFD's, Commodities and Equities. The … Junior Trader will: Work closely with the Head of Trading and the quant team and assist in the design and development of new trading algorithms. Trade execution,manual or algo execution Work on connectivity to Financial Exchanges Improve/maintain existing strategies Work with senior traders … because they enjoy what they’re doing. Traders MUST have: STEM Degree, Masters or PhD from a top University Globally Experience in instituational trading Exposure to CFD, futures, swaps, options a bonus This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Trader to join a growing trading more »
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C++ Engineer

United Kingdom
Harrington Starr
This is a unique opportunity at a highly ambitious options market maker that provides high-frequency algorithmic trading. As the Front Office C++ Developer, you will be passionate about technology, comfortable looking under the hood to see how C++ standard libraries and other solutions are implemented … autonomy to shape and make the role your own, the main focus would be to work on expanding and scaling up the global trading platform, mainly using C++, they are at the very beginning of building a new trading platform from scratch in C++. Projects include … built-in monitoring, in which you will report directly into the CTO. Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in C++ in a trading environment. Extensive knowledge of code review, testing and debugging principles and application. Experience of asynchronous and multi-threaded programming Excellent analytical problem-solving skills more »
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High-Frequency Trading
10th Percentile
£72,500
25th Percentile
£76,250
Median
£125,000
75th Percentile
£150,000
90th Percentile
£165,000