Algo Trading Java Developer - Adecco : Job Details

Algo Trading Java Developer

Adecco

Job Location : London, UK

Posted on : 13/08/2025 - Valid Till : 24/09/2025

Job Description :

Our client, a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join their Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) team. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35, with a hybrid working model based in South London.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver enhancements to algorithmic trading strategy engines
  • Contribute to core framework-level development
  • Collaborate directly with quantitative trading teams to gather and refine requirements
  • Participate across the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong expertise in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO)
  • Solid understanding of multithreaded systems, low-latency I/O, and Java garbage collection
  • Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton)
  • Proven experience in front office system architecture, particularly within algorithmic trading
  • Business knowledge of equities and/or derivatives markets
  • Working knowledge of FIX protocol (heartbeats, login, sequence numbers, message types)
  • Proficient in TDD, UML, and object-oriented design
  • Experience with Eclipse or IntelliJ, Git, CI/CD tools, and Maven/Gradle

If you're passionate about high-performance trading systems and thrive in a fast-paced front office environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

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