Algo eTrading Java Developer Strategist - Rates

A leading global investment bank is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer/eTrading Strategist to join its London Rates eTrading team. The role is focused on the design, build, and optimisation of low-latency Java trading systems powering its global Rates business.

The Role

You will be responsible for engineering high-performance Java components for algorithmic execution, pricing, and market connectivity. This is a Front Office aligned role, working directly with traders, quants, and other technologists to deliver production-ready electronic trading systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement low-latency, multithreaded Java applications for Rates eTrading.

• Build and optimise execution algorithms, smart order Routers, and pricing engines.

• Develop exchange and venue connectivity using Java for dealer-to-client and interdealer platforms.

• Profile and tune Java applications for GC optimisation, lock contention, and throughput.

• Implement Real Time monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks for production systems.

• Collaborate with quants to integrate pricing models into Java-based trading systems.

• Conduct detailed code reviews, unit testing, and performance benchmarking.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

• 2+ years' experience in Java development within an electronic trading or low-latency environment.

• Strong expertise in Java concurrency, garbage collection tuning, memory management, and NIO.

• Familiarity with market microstructure, order types, FIX, and trading protocols.

• Proven track record of delivering production-grade Java trading systems.

• Rates (cash & derivatives) eTrading experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Core Java 11+, Multithreading, lock-free programming.

• Low-latency messaging frameworks (eg, Aeron, Chronicle Queue, Kafka).

• High-performance data structures and memory-efficient coding patterns.

• KDB/q or other time-series databases for tick data and analytics.

• Exposure to distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native Java applications.

• Knowledge of market-making algos, smart order routing, and HFT-style architectures.

What's on Offer

• Direct impact on the Rates eTrading desk with ownership of mission-critical Java systems.

• Work on cutting-edge low-latency Java engineering challenges.

• Collaborative Front Office environment with exposure to quants and traders.

• Hybrid working - only 2 days/month in the London office.

• Competitive compensation package with strong career growth potential.

Applicants with deep Java engineering expertise and Rates eTrading experience will be prioritised.

If you are passionate about Java, low latency, and electronic trading, we'd love to hear from you.

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