Java Developer – Algo Development Technology

Millennium Management LLC; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the City of London is seeking an experienced Java Developer to join the Algorithmic Development team. The role involves building and enhancing real-time trading systems within a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong Java server-side development experience and a solid understanding of financial order/execution data. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strong Java server-side development experience.
• 5+ years of development experience in Algos or order management systems.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with technologists to enhance execution offerings.
• Build real-time trading systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop new features and enhance functionality on a critical platform.

Skills

Java server-side development

Financial order/execution data

Knowledge of equities and options

Test-driven development

DevOps understanding

AI tools for productivity

Tools

Kdb+/Q

Cloud platforms

Containerization tools

Job description

Java Developer – Algo Development Technology

Overview

We are looking for a strong developer to join our high performing Algorithmic Development team. We are looking for strong hands-on Java developer with a solid understanding of concurrent, multi-threaded application environments.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Partner closely with fellow technologists, Execution Services and Equity Finance team to further enhance our execution offering to Portfolio Managers across various teams.
• Build real-time algorithmic trading systems and execution platforms in a fast paced environment
• Developing new features with high quality and enhancing functionality on a mission critical platform
• Design or upgrade existing software to ensure product performance and quality expectations are met
• Understand the business requirements and constraints in various developed and emerging markets
• Stay current on state-of-the-art technologies and tools including technical libraries, computing environments and academic research
• Help in any data analysis / trouble shooting (L3) in case of issues with our critical trading infrastructure.

Preferred Technical Skills

• 7 +years strong Java server-side development experience.
• Working experience with financial order/execution data, positions data and market data
• Knowledge of equities, options, SOR, VWAP, algorithmic trading platforms, or market microstructure
• High focus on testability of program (TDD/XP based development preferred)
• Experience in using, enhancing proprietary java framework and design patterns e.g. for low/no GC, messaging sessions, multi-threading
• Good DevOps understanding to drive some of testing automation
• Experience with AI tools usage for higher developer productivity a plus

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of development experience in Algos or order management systems.
• Knowledge of Kdb+/Q is a big plus.
• Good team player. Detail oriented, demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Quick thinker & problem solver, able to think on their feet and make informed decisions.
• Experience with any cloud platform and containerization tools is a plus.
• Any front-end development experience is a plus.