Software Engineer (Algo Trading Platform)

A leading global financial markets firm is undergoing a technology-driven transformation as it expands its execution and electronic trading capabilities. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of the strongest technologists in the market, building high-performance systems within front-office trading environments.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a high‑calibre engineering team focused on building a modern execution and algorithmic trading platform.

• Work on real‑time trading systems
• Collaborate with top‑tier engineers and market practitioners

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering

• Design and build scalable backend systems
• Develop platform components using Python, Java, and/or C++
• Build data‑driven features and models

Platform & Product Development

• Develop execution and algorithmic trading features
• Support statistical and mathematical modelling

Performance & Reliability

• Ensure low‑latency and high‑reliability systemsWork closely with trading and product stakeholders
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Required Experience

• Strong software engineering background
• Strong experience in at least one of:
• Python
• Java
• C++
• Experience with distributed systems
• Strong understanding of system design and scalability
• Strong academic background, ideally in:
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Statistics or another quantitative discipline
• Degree from a leading university strongly preferred

Highly Desirable

• Financial markets or trading systems experience
• Algorithmic trading or market data experience
• Strong mathematics or statistics background
• AI / ML exposure

Why Join

• Work with some of the best technologists in the market
• Build next‑generation trading systems
• Join a lean, high‑impact engineering team
• Exposure to front‑office trading environments

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