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FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k

£90000 - £120000 per annum + bonus
London
Permanent
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CONOR FLETCHER

FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k

Key skills for the FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role:

  • Core Java - including low level programming (threading, sockets, low latency etc)
  • FX (big plus, however, not a must have)
  • Algo development - experience writing execution strategies
  • Experience working on the trading floor
  • Ability to work closely with quants/traders/stakeholders

Tasks required for the FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role:

You will be working in a brand new team that will work closely with theFX algo trading quants on the design and development of high performance trading strategies for the FX algo business. Whilst this is a development reasonable maths skills will also be required. The team are very happy to consider candidates with a strong interest in algorithmic programming who have an in depth knowledge of core Java including the internal workings of the JVM. You will also be required to demonstrate solid problem solving skills. You will be responsible for building high performance trading systems as well as working on the design and development of algo trading strategies. Any level of experience will be considered but some banking is essential.

FX Algo Java Developer; up to £120k role

Conor Fletcher / cfletcher@mcgregor-boyall.com

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