Algorithmic Trading Developer

Algorithmic Trading Developer (Execution / eTrading) New York | Front Office | Java / Low Latency We are working with a global capital markets firm building out its algorithmic execution capability within a high-performance, client-facing trading platform. This role sits directly within the eTrading / execution stack , focused on designing and improving execution algorithms and order routing logic used across equities and listed products. What you’ll be doing Designing and enhancing execution algorithms (e.g. VWAP, TWAP, POV, liquidity-seeking) Building and optimising low-latency, event-driven trading systems Developing smart order routing (SOR) and execution logic across lit and dark venues Working closely with quants, product, and trading to improve execution quality and performance Analysing order book dynamics, liquidity, and market impact Contributing to real-time trading infrastructure in a production environment What we’re looking for 4–8 years’ experience in front-office trading systems within capital markets Direct or closely aligned experience with: Execution algos / order routing / trading logic eTrading, DMA, or electronic execution environments Strong Java (production systems), ideally within low-latency environments Solid understanding of: Market microstructure (order books, liquidity, execution behaviour) Exchange connectivity and trading workflows Experience working with real-time data and performance-sensitive systems Nice to have Exposure to C++ or Python within trading environments Experience with backtesting or execution performance analysis Familiarity with FIX protocol or exchange connectivity What this is (and isn’t) This is a hands-on execution engineering role . It is not : A pure backend engineering position A research / modelling / data science role We are specifically looking for engineers who have worked close to the execution layer of trading systems . Why this role Front-office impact — directly influencing execution performance and trading outcomes Work on high-throughput, low-latency systems at scale Close interaction with trading desks and quant teams Opportunity to shape next-generation execution capability If you’re currently working within eTrading, execution, or algo environments and want to move closer to the core of trading performance, this is a strong opportunity to do so. Show more Show less