Quant & Data Science

Quant Developer - Java - FX - Hedge Fund

Quant Developer - Java - FX - Hedge Fund

  • Location

    London

  • Sector:

    Quant & Data Science

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £150000 - £300000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits

  • Contact:

    Holly Horton

  • Contact email:

    hhorton@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    JD/FX/HHLL_1692778905

  • Published:

    11 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-09-22

  • Consultant:

    ConsultantDrop

Our client, a global hedge fund are currently looking to hire an experienced Core Java Developer who specialises in Low Latency development to work on a re-architecture of a high profile system.

You will be working on a large scale greenfield build out of an FX system, re-architecting the platform to reach micro-second latency targets as well as taking ownership of the platform from strategy, design and development.

This is a growing area of the organisation with huge scope to make your mark in the team.

This team plays a huge focus on resilience, performance improvements, trading work flow, market ticks, client orders, and market data.

Key requirements:

  • Excellent Core Java experience
  • Have worked on Low Latency development to Microseconds previously
  • Good knowledge of binary level protocols
  • Experience with low latency techniques such as: LMAX Disruptor, Agrona, lock free programming, ZeroGC
  • FX experience is preferred but can come from other eTrading background such as Equities or Fixed Income
  • A good understanding of pricing and hedging
  • Need to be collaborative with others in the team