Quant Developer - Tier 1 Investment Bank - Up to £140,000

Global Tier 1 Investment Bank seeks a VP Level Java Developer to join the firms E-Trading Global Markets Division. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest and background in the E-Trading business. Possess proven multithreading skills utilising the latest Java technology. The team are set up to work in a strats model and primarily trade Fixed Income and Rates products.

This is a very exciting opportunity to be a key part of this growing front office strats team working on a combination of greenfield and existing platforms being developed concurrently.

Day to day you will be building an electronic offering and working closely with the stakeholders and the trading business. You will be developing high performance E-Trading components with trader automation as a core concept and will be working with a wider development team to ensure solutions are cross-product and help consolidate existing functionality.

This team are using a modern tech stack of Java11 and moving onto an AWS architecture. Flexible/home working available.

Key skills and experience required:

• Expert level Java and Multi-threading knowledge and experience.
• Low latency systems experience a benefit
• Expertise in IRS/Rates pricing, analytics, yield curves.
• Strong experience in Fixed Income Trading systems.
• Exposure working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Object oriented design and development, design patterns.
• Credit business experience, comfortable with key business concepts.
• Some exposure to risk management would be a bonus
• Flexible/home working available.

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

McGregor Boyall are working with a Global Bank who are looking for multiple Senior Java Developers to join a exciting project building the firms greenfield digital platform in London. The current project focus is in the digital payments stream. Successful candidates will be working on a modern tech stack with no legacy code including Java11 , AWS, JVM, Kotlin and Scala and posses experience of working on digital high volume payments gateways (ideally from a digital retail banking or fiance background) BACS, Event Driven Payments.

Required skills:

• Extensive Core Java background. Frequent usage of JVM, Spring, Reactive Streams, Threads and Annotation Processors is a benefit.
• Experience with streaming API’s a benefit and supporting large scale API versioning with backward compatibility.
• Spring – Expert-level implementation skills with the Core Spring Framework and including other sub-projects like Spring Security, Spring data Cassandra Spring Apache Kafka
• Preference for advanced experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with containers and deployment (Dockers / Kubernetes as an example)
• General – Comfortable in more than one programming language and have a firm grasp of fundamental web/internet technologies.
• TDD – Must have practical experience with unit testing including deep understanding of Mock Testing Frameworks like EasyMock or Mockito.
• ATDD – Experience with Acceptance Test Driven Development

Various levels of experience required in this project. Please do send your CV for a confidential conversation.

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

McGregor Boyall are working with a Global Bank who are looking for multiple Senior Java Developers to join a exciting project building the firms greenfield digital platform in London. The current project focus is in the digital payments stream. Successful candidates will be working on a modern tech stack with no legacy code including Java11 , AWS, JVM, Kotlin and Scala and posses experience of working on digital high volume payments gateways (ideally from a digital retail banking or fiance background) BACS, Event Driven Payments.

Required skills:

• Extensive Core Java background. Frequent usage of JVM, Spring, Reactive Streams, Threads and Annotation Processors is a benefit.
• Experience with streaming API’s a benefit and supporting large scale API versioning with backward compatibility.
• Spring – Expert-level implementation skills with the Core Spring Framework and including other sub-projects like Spring Security, Spring data Cassandra Spring Apache Kafka
• Preference for advanced experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with containers and deployment (Dockers / Kubernetes as an example)
• General – Comfortable in more than one programming language and have a firm grasp of fundamental web/internet technologies.
• TDD – Must have practical experience with unit testing including deep understanding of Mock Testing Frameworks like EasyMock or Mockito.
• ATDD – Experience with Acceptance Test Driven Development

Various levels of experience required in this project. Please do send your CV for a confidential conversation.

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

McGregor Boyall are working with a Global Bank who are looking for multiple Senior Java Developers to join a exciting project building the firms greenfield digital platform in London. The current project focus is in the digital payments stream. Successful candidates will be working on a modern tech stack with no legacy code including Java11 , AWS, JVM, Kotlin and Scala and posses experience of working on digital high volume payments gateways (ideally from a digital retail banking or fiance background) BACS, Event Driven Payments.

Required skills:

• Extensive Core Java background. Frequent usage of JVM, Spring, Reactive Streams, Threads and Annotation Processors is a benefit.
• Experience with streaming API’s a benefit and supporting large scale API versioning with backward compatibility.
• Spring – Expert-level implementation skills with the Core Spring Framework and including other sub-projects like Spring Security, Spring data Cassandra Spring Apache Kafka
• Preference for advanced experience with Apache Kafka
• Experience with containers and deployment (Dockers / Kubernetes as an example)
• General – Comfortable in more than one programming language and have a firm grasp of fundamental web/internet technologies.
• TDD – Must have practical experience with unit testing including deep understanding of Mock Testing Frameworks like EasyMock or Mockito.
• ATDD – Experience with Acceptance Test Driven Development

Various levels of experience required in this project. Please do send your CV for a confidential conversation.

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

Java Low Latency Trading Engineer – Buy Side – up to £140k + bonus

A leading and expanding London based buy side trading organisation are looking to add a strong Java Low Latency engineer to their industry leading workforce. Working directly for the desk you will be responsible for both the development of greenfield components and enhancement of existing multi-threaded low latency trading applications.

You will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of products, across multiple asset classes in partnership with industry leading Traders and Quants. They have a diverse range of talent within the team, coming from buy side, sell side and non-financial services!

The successful Java Engineer can expect to receive between £80k and £140k plus the potential of a very rewarding bonus and benefits package.

Requirements

• Core Java Engineering background
• Multi-threaded systems experience
• Full SDLC experience
• Experience or strong interest in financial products
• Strong Academic Pedigree STEM

Full spec can be provided upon application

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

Java Software Engineers *Multiple* - Greenfield Digital Banking – Fintech – Open Salary

A leading financial services organisation are undertaking ambitious growth plans in 2020 by developing a greenfield digital banking platform in London. They require multiple Java software engineers, with strong experience of; real time systems, 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. From day 1 all candidates with have the ability to shape and give direction to the future of the platform.

Requirements:

• Strong core java software engineer
• Multi-threading, Real time systems, Distributed Systems
• Deep understanding of system design and architecture
• 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.

C# Software Engineer – Proprietary Trading – Permanent

This tech-driven Proprietary Trading Fund who is renowned for building sophisticated and cutting-edge systems that utilise the most advanced technology is looking to recruit a skilled C# Software Developer on a permanent basis. This is a Software Engineering role with primary focus on the development of a high performance trading system; covering all aspects of the software development process: regular communication with stakeholders, up front analysis and development

Skills

- Excellent technical knowledge in C# with strong foundations covering OO design, data structures, algorithms and real time, multithreaded applications

- Understanding of modern frameworks

C# Software Engineer – Proprietary Trading – Permanent

Please apply to probinson@mcgregor-boyall.com for instant consideration

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

React Developer - 70,000-100,000

A leading investment bank is looking for a UI Engineer with experience in React.js to join their team. Paying up to £100k per annum, depending on experience, you will be based out of their London offices. You will be a well-rounded hands-on web developer that is experienced in modern web development, deployment and support.

You will be responsible for:

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code
• Use best software development practices
• Prototype new designs to get the user feedback quickly
• Create user interface using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Work with stakeholders the business stakeholders
• Co-operate with the UX team
• Code reviews
• Keep in touch with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

Skills you will require:

• React
• Typescript, Javascript
• HTML, CSS
• Git
• Testing libraries (Jest, Enzyme, …)
• Charting libraries (HighCharts, D3, …)
• Creative Problem-Solving
• Collaborative
• Interest in learning new technologies

If you have the necessary skills and experience for this role then please apply now!

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

Java Software Engineers *Multiple* - Greenfield Digital Banking – Fintech – Open Salary

A leading financial services organisation are undertaking ambitious growth plans in 2020 by developing a greenfield digital banking platform in London. They require multiple Java software engineers, with strong experience of; real time systems, 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. From day 1 all candidates with have the ability to shape and give direction to the future of the platform.

Requirements:

• Strong core java software engineer
• Multi-threading, Real time systems, Distributed Systems
• Deep understanding of system design and architecture
• 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.

Java Low Latency Trading Engineer – Buy Side – up to £140k bonus

A leading and expanding London based buy side trading organisation are looking to add a strong Java Low Latency engineer to their industry leading workforce. Working directly for the desk you will be responsible for both the development of greenfield components and enhancement of existing multi-threaded low latency trading applications.

You will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of products, across multiple asset classes in partnership with industry leading Traders and Quants. They have a diverse range of talent within the team, coming from buy side, sell side and non-financial services!

The successful Java Engineer can expect to receive between £80k and £140k plus the potential of a very rewarding bonus and benefits package.

Requirements

• Core Java Engineering background
• Multi-threaded systems experience
• Full SDLC experience
• Experience or strong interest in financial products
• Strong Academic Pedigree STEM

Full spec can be provided upon application

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

Graduate Level – C Trading Systems Software Engineer – Market Leading Hedge Fund

One of the worlds most prestigious and recognised Hedge Funds of the past few decades is looking to bring on a number of Graduate Software Engineers and Quant Developers to enhance and support one of the most successful trading systems within the industry.

The team are looking for a variety of skillsets, ranging from software engineering (C on Linux preferred) to Quantitative mindsets. These individuals will combine to solve some of the most complex and challenging business problems to enhance the performance of the trading system, develop new components and strategies and ultimately drive revenue growth for the Hedge Fund.

Successful applicants can look to receive between £50k and £80k plus a market leading bonus and benefits package!

Requirements summary:

• Software engineering experience (C on Linux preferred)
• Experience within a Quantitative field desirable
• Willingness and ability to tackle complex problems as an individual and as a team
• Strong Academic pedigree (Sciences or Mathematics preferred)
• Understanding of financial markets, in particular, the buy side

Full job spec can be provided upon application

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

Java Low Latency Trading Engineer – Buy Side – up to £140k bonus

A leading and expanding London based buy side trading organisation are looking to add a strong Java Low Latency engineer to their industry leading workforce. Working directly for the desk you will be responsible for both the development of greenfield components and enhancement of existing multi-threaded low latency trading applications.

You will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of products, across multiple asset classes in partnership with industry leading Traders and Quants. They have a diverse range of talent within the team, coming from buy side, sell side and non-financial services!

The successful Java Engineer can expect to receive between £80k and £140k plus the potential of a very rewarding bonus and benefits package.

Requirements

• Core Java Engineering background
• Multi-threaded systems experience
• Full SDLC experience
• Experience or strong interest in financial products
• Strong Academic Pedigree STEM

Full spec can be provided upon application

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