ETrading Java Engineer
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. This is a Front Office engineering role offering significant ownership, greenfield development and the opportunity to work on business-critical trading systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop low-latency trading applications in Core Java.
- Build and enhance algorithmic trading functionality.
- Partner directly with Traders and Quants to deliver business-critical solutions.
- Design scalable, high-performance trading systems.
- Contribute to architecture, code reviews and engineering best practices.
Key Requirements
- Strong Core Java development experience.
- Low-latency/high-performance systems experience.
- Electronic or algorithmic trading background.
- Experience working closely with Front Office stakeholders.
- Hands-on engineer with excellent problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Rates, Repo, Fixed Income or FX experience.
- KDB/Q exposure.
- TDD/BDD and automated testing experience.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Software Development/Engineering
Industry: IT
Salary: £120,000 - £150,000 per annum + bonus + benefits
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: City of London
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: NQQRAQ-1B5BC2D6
Date posted: 26 June 2026
Consultant: Albertine Hedley
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