This is an opportunity for a passionate, mid-level technologist to join a flat structured team of Java lovers and work on an early stage execution project.

My Investment Banking client has recently invested millions of pounds into reengineering and rearchitecting their electronic trading systems and modernising their technology stacks within their equities technology department.

This specific team, work with low latency trading, execution flow and re-architecture of the platform.

This team own the entire technology stack and have full autonomy of any changes they feel needs to be made in order to maximise success and work as efficient as possible.

They physically work very closely with the business having daily interaction with trader/ stakeholders etc.

The team use a very modern, cloud-based technology stack incorporating Kubernetes and some big data tech like Kafka.

The successful Java Developer will be responsible for designing, writing, reviewing, testing and implementing a variety of scalable applications leveraging the latest firm wide technologies.

This team are open to talented backend Java or C# Developer (willing to cross) from all industries, not restricted to financial services.

If this sounds interesting please apply.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

A leading London based Media and entertainment organisation are currently investing heavily into their technology department and in turn, are about to embark on a large scale digital transformation created an opportunity for a senior Java developer.

This is a highly dynamic environment where the successful Senior Java developer will be solving scalability issues that directly affect our business.

The teams use a very modern technology stack with the use of cloud technologies.

Requirements:

- Solid Java 8 experience or above.

- Strong data structural knowledge.

- Cloud experience is a plus.

- A genuine passion for technology.

- Experience working in an agile environment

Job Specification and client details can be provided upon application

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

My client is a hugely successful, face-paced, innovative, global high-frequency proprietary trading firm. They currently have an opening for a C++ Software engineer to work on their European trading desk.

The C++ Software Engineer MUST be able to talk french to a working proficiency at the minimum.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades from and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world
• Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques to minimize latency. (e.g. integrating with FPGAs)
• Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing and infrequent campus recruiting trips
• Daily interaction with Traders, stakeholders and salespeople across Europe

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good knowledge of computer system (Operating systems, Networks, Computer Architecture)
• Strong C++ programming skills. More advanced (templates, STL, C++14/17) the better.
• A decent knowledge of data structures & algorithms.
• Low level of knowledge of network stack (CPU, NIC, PCIe, related drivers) is a plus.
• Brilliant problem-solving abilities
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to speak french
• Strong communication skills in English
• Working knowledge of Linux

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

A leading financial services organisation are undertaking ambitious growth plans in 2019 by developing a greenfield digital banking platform in London. They require multiple Java software engineers, with strong experience of; real time system, multi-threading and distributed systems, at a range of experience levels to join this initiative.

The environment is typical of a fintech, with great levels of creativity and autonomy required, in order to best utilise this greenfield digital banking platform. Given the volume of their requirements for strong java software engineers, they are relatively open on salaries and offer a very competitive benefits package.

Being a Greenfield project, they are looking to bring onboard java software engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds; Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Fintech and outside of the industry. For more senior candidates you can also expect to have input on

Requirements:

• Strong core java software engineer
• Multi-threading, Real time systems, Distributed Systems
• Strong academic profile (Comp Sci or Mathematics preferred)
• Ability to work both as an individual and as a team
• Experience of the full software development lifecycle.

Job Specification and client details can be provided upon application

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

A leading London based Media and entertainment organisation are currently investing heavily into their technology department and in turn, are about to embark on a large scale digital transformation created an opportunity for a senior Java developer.

This is a highly dynamic environment where the successful Senior Java developer will be solving scalability issues that directly affect our business.

The teams use a very modern technology stack with the use of cloud technologies.

Requirements:

- Solid Java 8 experience or above.

- Strong data structural knowledge.

- Cloud experience is a plus.

- A genuine passion for technology.

- Experience working in an agile environment

Job Specification and client details can be provided upon application

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

A leading financial services organisation are undertaking ambitious growth plans in 2019 by developing a greenfield digital banking platform in London. They require multiple Java software engineers, with strong experience of; real time system, multi-threading and distributed systems, at a range of experience levels to join this initiative.

The environment is typical of a fintech, with great levels of creativity and autonomy required, in order to best utilise this greenfield digital banking platform. Given the volume of their requirements for strong java software engineers, they are relatively open on salaries and offer a very competitive benefits package.

Being a Greenfield project, they are looking to bring onboard java software engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds; Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Fintech and outside of the industry. For more senior candidates you can also expect to have input on

Requirements:

• Strong core java software engineer
• Multi-threading, Real time systems, Distributed Systems
• Strong academic profile (Comp Sci or Mathematics preferred)
• Ability to work both as an individual and as a team
• Experience of the full software development lifecycle.

Job Specification and client details can be provided upon application

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

High performing proprietary trading organisation based in London are looking for an exceptional C++ Developer to come and working with some of the best traders, developers and engineers in the market.

This company boasts a very fast paced, informal and highly rewarding working environment.

The successful C++ developer will join a team that ownership of all the firm's trading systems, applications, frameworks and tools. As well as this the team takes care of the full product stack from low latency order execution systems through to web based front - ends.

The team sit on the trading floor and work directly with traders and end users to develop low latency applications.

Requirements;

• Extensive C++ development experience
• Linux/ UNIX
• Template programming;
• Low latency design;
• Performance tuning and analysis;

The successful C++ Developer can expect to receive a salary of around £120,000 plus a strong bonus, up to 100% for top performers.

If this role is of interest, please apply.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

A leading financial services organisation are undertaking ambitious growth plans in 2019 by developing a greenfield digital banking platform in London. They require multiple Java software engineers, with strong experience of; real time system, multi-threading and distributed systems, at a range of experience levels to join this initiative.

The environment is typical of a fintech, with great levels of creativity and autonomy required, in order to best utilise this greenfield digital banking platform. Given the volume of their requirements for strong java software engineers, they are relatively open on salaries and offer a very competitive benefits package.

Being a Greenfield project, they are looking to bring onboard java software engineers from a diverse range of backgrounds; Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Fintech and outside of the industry. For more senior candidates you can also expect to have input on

Requirements:

• Strong core java software engineer
• Multi-threading, Real time systems, Distributed Systems
• Strong academic profile (Comp Sci or Mathematics preferred)
• Ability to work both as an individual and as a team
• Experience of the full software development lifecycle.

Job Specification and client details can be provided upon application

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

A leading London based Media and entertainment organisation are currently investing heavily into their technology department and in turn, are about to embark on a large scale digital transformation creating multiple opportunities for Java developers.

This is a highly dynamic environment where the successful Java developers will be solving scalability issues that directly affect our business.

The teams use a very modern technology stack with the use of cloud technologies.

Requirements:

- Solid Java8 experience or above.

- Strong data structural knowledge.

- Cloud experience is a plus.

- A genuine passion for technology.

- Experience working in an agile environment

Job Specification and client details can be provided upon application

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Multiple full-stack developers - front office equities technology - Permanent

My client, a leading investment bank based in the heart of central London have recently invested millions of pounds into re-engineering their electronic trading systems and modernising and upscaling their front to back technology stacks within their equities technology department.

I recently met with a number of key senior managers in this area, all of which are looking for similar confident, full-stack developers with a willingness and open-minded attitude to technology who have solid communication skills in order to interact directly with the business.

Technology stack: Java8, Angular and Reactjs, cloud technologies, Python, some C++.

Basic requirements;

- Modern Java experience

- Experience with distributed systems

- Experience with scalability

- Excellent communication skills

- Confidence to talk to the business

Offical job specs can be provided on request.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.