Senior Software Engineer Java - Finance

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Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer (Mathematics Algorithm). Would you like to work on complex and interesting systems that provide daily challenges; collaborate with a friendly and upbeat team and receive valuable finance training whilst enjoying a good work / life balance and earning significant bonuses (c100%+)?

You could be joining a technology driven Hedge Fund based in fantastic Central London offices. As a Senior Software Engineer you will design, develop and implement Java trade / execution algorithms, real-time price feeds, order management, position reporting and reconciliation with brokers and other third parties. You'll interact directly with the business, working with quants, brokers and back office staff. Your role will focus on serverside Java development but you'll also gain exposure to Python and the C# GUI.

You will be working in a small, Agile type team with a great deal of autonomy; there's a non-corporate working atmosphere with informal dress and regular sociable events and a good work / life balance, with regular hours 0800 - 1700.

No finance experience required but you must have a desire to learn, company will pay for relevant FCA qualifications such as CF30.

Requirements:

Smart, analytical, logical with a passion for software engineering

Strong object orientated core Java development experience

Disciplined approach to software design and release

Experience of working on high volume, highly transactional systems

Excellent communication skills

2.1 or above from a top tier university in Computer Science or highly numerate subject, must have a good understanding of mathematics and algorithm development

Desirable: KDB, Linux command line, C#, Python

As a Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer you will earn a highly competitive salary (to £110k), bonus (up to 100%+ based on fund performance) plus benefits.

Apply now or call the Java team to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer opportunity.