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Java Developer - Equities Algo Trading x2

Java Developer - Equities Algo Trading x2

On site

London, United kingdom

£ 950 /day

Freelance

07-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Java Eclipse Architecture git Agile Maven Gradle

Job Specifications

Role type - Contract role

IR35 status - Inside

Dat rate - £750 - £900 pd

About the Role: A premier Tier 1 investment bank seeks an adept Java developer specialized in algorithmic trading to join their Electronic Trading Technology team. This position involves driving forward new projects and maintaining essential trading engines.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver critical enhancements to trading strategy engines
Development of SOR
Upgrade core framework components
Work closely with quantitative traders to understand and gather requirements
Participate in all phases of the development cycle, including requirement gathering, coding, unit testing, patch reviewing, and providing second-level support

Qualifications:

Skills:

Strong command of core Java APIs (Concurrency, collections)
Experience with multithreaded systems, Java garbage collection, and low-latency I/O
Knowledge of design patterns
Experience with TDD
Familiarity with Eclipse/IntelliJ, GIT, continuous integration servers, and build tools like Maven/Gradle
Strong communication skills

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with benchmark algorithms or smart routing strategies (VWAP, TWAP)
Experience with agile development methodologies
Background in front office system design and architecture
Knowledge of equities or derivatives markets
Understanding of the FIX protocol (heartbeats, logins, sequence numbers, message types)

Be a part of a dynamic global team, contributing to the development of next-generation electronic trading platforms.

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

About the Company

McGregor Boyall is a woman-owned global recruitment consultancy that has been delivering top talent since 1987. With offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, we specialise in mid-senior recruitment for Financial Services, Commerce, Industry, and the Public Sector. Our specialisms span all technology verticals and core business functions, and our success is built on our consultants' professionalism, expertise in subject matter, and deep market knowledge. Clients trust us as a strategic partner, consi... Know more