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Posted 21 July, 2026

ETrading Java Engineer

Robert Walters
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Join a leading global investment bank as part of a specialist Front Office engineering team developing low-latency electronic trading platforms. Working directly with Traders and Quants, you'll build and enhance algorithmic trading solutions across Rates and Repo in a highly technical, hands-on environment.

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This is a Front Office engineering role offering significant ownership, greenfield development and the opportunity to work on business-critical trading systems.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Develop low-latency trading applications in Core Java.
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  • Build and enhance algorithmic trading functionality.
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  • Partner directly with Traders and Quants to deliver business-critical solutions.
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  • Design scalable, high-performance trading systems.
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  • Contribute to architecture, code reviews and engineering best practices.
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Key Requirements\n
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  • Strong Core Java development experience.
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  • Low-latency/high-performance systems experience.
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  • Electronic or algorithmic trading background.
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  • Experience working closely with Front Office stakeholders.
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  • Hands-on engineer with excellent problem-solving skills.
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Desirable

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  • Rates, Repo, Fixed Income or FX experience.
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  • KDB/Q exposure.
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  • TDD/BDD and automated testing experience.
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