Java Rates eTrading Developer (Contract - London)

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join a Front Office Rates eTrading team. This is a hands-on role, working closely with traders and quants to develop and maintain pricing platforms for fixed income products. The ideal candidate will have deep domain knowledge of pricing and trading processes and be comfortable working in a dynamic trading floor environment.

Responsibilities:

-Work directly with traders and the quant team to support pricing strategies for rates (bond trading preferred; credit experience also considered).

-Develop, maintain, and enhance trading platforms using Java.

-Support continuous strategy changes on the desk by building flexible, low-latency solutions.

-Take ownership of business logic and pricing processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

-Collaborate closely with the front office to understand market requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Requirements / Must-Haves:

-Proven experience as a Pricing Developer or similar role in a trading environment.

-Strong expertise in Java, ideally with experience in low-latency application development.

-Experience working on a trading floor, with a thorough understanding of trading processes, pricing, and market dynamics.

-Knowledge of rates pricing, yield curves, and how trades are priced.

-Exposure to quant libraries and trading platforms such as Tradeweb or Bloomberg is desirable.

-Comfortable being on-site in London at least 2 days per week.

-Ability to handle business logic independently; role involves no BA/product owner support.