High-Frequency Trading Jobs in the UK

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Senior C++ Engineer (Crypto)

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Albert Bow
maintaining market connectivity for crypto exchanges. Experience with multithreading, real-time systems, and network programming. Knowledge of financial markets, order book dynamics, and trading algorithms. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. … Good knowledge of AWS architecture Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Implement and maintain market data feed handlers, order entry systems, and execution algorithms with a … focus on minimizing latency. Ensure the reliability and performance of trading systems through rigorous testing, profiling, and optimization. Quickly adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills in a dynamic development environment. If you or anyone else you know are interested in this more »
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Linux Engineer - Trading

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Harrington Starr
Linux Engineer – Trading Salary: £65,000 - 75,000 Location: Hyde Park, London Harrington Starr is … proud to collaborate with an independent brokerage leveraging FPGA-based technology to provide unparalleled business advantages for trading firms in high-frequency trading environments, market making, liquidity provision, algorithmic trading, and smart order routing. This exciting organization is embarking on more »
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CTO – Quantitative Hedge Fund– Commodities

London Area, United Kingdom
Octavius Finance
We are working with a leading quantitative hedge fund, that specialises in developing algorithmic trading strategies. They are currently seeking a CTO, to lead their technology strategy, as well as developing there Trading platform. Key Responsibilities: Lead the technology strategy and roadmap. Ensuring the Trading … or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. Proven track record of leadership in a quantitative trading or financial technology environment, with at least X years of experience in a senior technology role. Deep understanding of financial markets, quantitative trading … as well as experience with data analysis and machine learning libraries. Expertise in designing and optimizing low-latency trading systems, high-frequency trading strategies, and market microstructure. Experience with cloud platforms for example AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform To apply please more »
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C++ Software Engineer - Hybrid working - Up to £180,000 + Bonus

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job title: C++ Software Engineer Client: Elite High Frequency Trading Firm Salary: Up to £180,000 + Bonus Location: London/Hybrid My client are seeking a C++ Software Engineer working in the Front Office on a number of high performance trading systems. You will be instrumental in building and scaling robust, enterprise-grade applications that are crucial in supporting the businesses trading activities globally. They pride themselves on working with the most cutting edge technologies and boast a world class technical team where you will work and … As a C++ Software Engineer, you will be working directly with Quants and Traders to capture various requirements Build out ultra low latency trading systems Develop, integrate and use Quantitative Libraries Make use of different approaches to solve new and existing problems Requirements and Skills: 2+ years as more »
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C++ Low-Latency Engineer | High-Frequency Trading

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
C++ Low Latency Engineer High-Frequency Trading Firm (HFT) London, UK Overview: We are collaborating closely with a global high-frequency trading firm headquartered in London. They're at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, leveraging … be pivotal in shaping their trading strategies and ensuring unparalleled speed and efficiency in execution. Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance trading systems in C++. Ensure ultra-low latency execution of trades by optimizing code and algorithms. Work closely with quantitative researchers and traders … communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience in the financial industry or high-frequency trading is a plus but not required. Apply now to take your career to the next level more »
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FX Quant Trader - Capital Markets

London Area, United Kingdom
Runtime Group Ltd
London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven track record of success in trading FX products within a banking environment. The role requires expertise in handling … order-flow and developing quantitative trading strategies to optimize trading performance, and experience in a HFT (High Frequency Trading) Low Latency environment, Responsibilities: Quantitative Analysis and Strategy Development: Utilize advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze market data and … identify trading opportunities in the FX market. Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies that capitalize on market inefficiencies and generate alpha. Conduct thorough research and backtesting to validate trading ideas and ensure robustness across various market conditions. Execution and Order Flow Management: Execute trades more »
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Java Software Engineer - Hybrid Working - Up to £160,000 + Bonus

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job Title: Java Software Engineer Client: Elite High Frequency Trading Firm Salary: Up to £160,000 + Bonus Location: London/Hybrid Responsibilities: Our client is looking for an experienced Java Software Engineer to join their Front Office E-Trading team. With … maintaining cutting-edge technology and a progressive work environment. You will be tasked with designing and developing high-performance, low latency trading systems from scratch, harnessing our clients dedication to upholding the highest tech standards in industry. Benefits: Exceptional professional growth opportunities in a tech-focused … a Java Software Engineer. 5+ years of experience in a relevant role such as Software Engineer or Quant Development Experience working in ION Trading Experience with modern Front-End Technologies is preferable Experience with Cloud Technologies Proficiency in modern software development practices, including version control and agile development more »
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Lead GUI Software Engineer (C++/Wx)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Augmentti
while consistently delivering double-digit returns. They are truly diverse (not your typical HFT) trading everything from traditional equities to High-Frequency FX, longer-term commodities and even Crypto. The management team have been together through multiple iterations, building very successful businesses along the … with the build-out of their high-performance, low-latency, cross-asset infrastructure aligned with both quant research and the production trading environment. Working directly with the chief architect, you will work on a breadth of different projects across the stack over time as the business … Time, Algorithms, Algorithmic Trading, Algo Trading, Electronic Trading, E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, Proprietary Trading, Startup, Scaleup, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant more »
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Middle C++ Developer - Crypto Desk

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Role: Middle C++ Developer Are you a talented C++ Developer with a passion for high-frequency trading (HFT) and a background in financial services or top-tier tech companies like FAANG? Join an established firm on the Crypto Desk and be at the forefront … digital asset space. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain high-quality systematic strategies in production. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trading performance and mitigate risks within the Crypto Desk. - Implement continuous trading solutions to optimize strategy execution. - Monitor strategy performance metrics and identify more »
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Junior C++ Quantitative Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
position to scale their team. This is a high performance office environment with engineers with impressive backgrounds in high frequency trading from traditional assets. This position is entry level, ideally 1 year of experience working with C++ in a tech or finance … fundamentals. The focus of the role is to work on different exchange connectivity as the business scales with the scope to learn how trading systems work and how to fine tune them. If you are a problem solver, like competitive programming or spend hours on LeetCode, this might 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 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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React Developer - Blockchain

London Area, United Kingdom
Vertus Partners
React Developer - Blockchain My client is a looking for a skilled React Developer with a passion for cryptocurrency trading to join their team! In this role, you will be instrumental in building responsive, high-performance web applications focused on crypto trading. Working alongside their blockchain experts … you will create user-friendly platforms that empower users with tools for real-time trading, analysis, and portfolio management. Key Responsibilities: Develop, and deploy scalable and interactive web applications with a focus on crypto trading platforms, using React.js. Backend services and APIs in Node.js to power … and intuitive user interfaces that meet the needs of active traders. Real-time data feeds and trading algorithms to support high-frequency trading (HFT) and other trading strategies. Rigorous security protocols are in place to protect users’ data and funds more »
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Senior AWS Architect / Leading High Frequency Trading Firm / London

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
My client, a leading global macro hedge fund, is seeking an experienced AWS engineer to join their team in Mayfair. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining infrastructure within their AWS cloud environments. You should 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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Quantitative Trader

London Area, United Kingdom
Algo Capital Group
Quantitative Trader - Cash Equities, Options or Futures A high frequency electronic trading firm in London is seeking a Quantitative Trader in their growing trading teams in Cash Equities, Options and Futures. This is an excellent opportunity to deploy either market-making or … position taking strategies utilizing ultra low-latency technology. The firm is looking for motivated, ambitious individuals with experience in a quantitative/systematic trading environment who want to be part of a collaborative and exciting team. The individual will have a lot of flexibility and autonomy to generate … Build and develop quantitative strategies Optimize existing strategies with the help of research and dev teams Manage risk, and ensure optimal execution of trading strategies Lead the design of monitors/signals/limits Help develop risk management framework Experience Required: B.S./M.S. from a leading university 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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Backend Software Engineer C++ Python - Buy Side

London
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
you'll be developing modular systems to tackle a range of challenges such as data pipelines, intraday signal research tools, high frequency trading and back-testing, real-time market data systems, monitoring systems as well as data storage, times series data and event correlation. … two days. Requirements: You have expertise with C++ and are fluent with Python You have experience of designing and developing research and live trading infrastructure at a buy-side firm (i.e. Hedge Fund or trading company), including experience in Futures and FX You have a strong more »
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £120,000 - £160,000
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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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Senior C++ Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
A global, leading multi-strat fund is investing heavily in the build-out of a new high-frequency trading platform. We're at the start of this multi-year incentive and looking for very senior modern C++ developers with experience using C++20 to build … a new, state-of-the-art high-frequency trading platform from the ground up. The right candidate will bring experience from the high frequency trading sector and would have built and improved relevant trading platforms. While … experience. Excellent C++ skills, specifically with modern C++. Template metaprogramming. Linux fundamentals knowledge. Awareness of TCP/IP. Experience building high frequency trading platforms using C++. more »
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Senior Fullstack Engineer (Scala) - Remote heavy - £100k+ package

England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
OFS
has quickly established itself as the #1 provider of trading infrastructure and solutions for their elite list of clients i.e. high-frequency trading firms, hedge funds, tier 1 investment banks, and more. Techstack Scala, AWS, CI/CD, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Docker more »
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Machine Learning C++/Python Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
-Frequency Proprietary Trading Firm London, UK Company Overview: Our client are a high frequency proprietary trading firm, where innovation meets opportunity. They're a dynamic team driven by cutting-edge technology and data-driven strategies. The mission is … ML Infra). In this role, you will work closely with the traders and researchers, and play a crucial part in enhancing their trading infrastructure. Your expertise will help them optimise processes, streamline data pipelines, and enhance their capabilities in a fast-paced trading environment. The … computing platforms and distributed computing frameworks. Passion for technology and a desire to make an impact in the finance industry, even without direct trading/financial experience. Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment. Finance experience is not required, however an interest more »
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AWS Solutions Architect

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
We're in search of a Solutions Architect to join our client’s Trading Systems Infrastructure team. Our client is a global leading trading firm 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 … s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect with a focus on AWS, preferably in high-frequency trading environments or similar performance-focused roles. Proficiency in Linux system administration and engineering. Strong programming skills in Python for more »
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Trading Systems Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Miller Maxwell Ltd
MillerMaxwell is representing a leading High-Frequency Trading (HFT) firm. They leverage technology and quantitative strategies to make markets more efficient with a team dedicated to a group of traders, developers, and finance professionals who are at the forefront of trading and … technology. Job Description We are seeking a talented Trading Systems Engineer to join the clients dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising trading systems. This role … is critical to trading operations and requires a strong understanding of Linux, Python, and SQL. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain high-performance trading systems. - Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues as they arise. - Collaborate with traders to understand their needs and implement software solutions. - Optimize more »
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High-Frequency Trading
10th Percentile
£72,500
25th Percentile
£80,000
Median
£125,000
75th Percentile
£150,000
90th Percentile
£165,000