Senior Trading System Engineer - London

The Role:

We are looking for a senior engineer to lead the design and development of algorithmic trading and smart order routing systems. You will work on low-latency, high-throughput platforms, collaborating closely with traders and product teams to enhance execution strategies and optimize system performance.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain low-latency trading systems and smart order routing infrastructure
• Develop and implement algorithmic execution strategies
• Collaborate with traders and product teams to refine routing logic and features
• Monitor and optimize system performance under live trading conditions
• Support production trading environments and ensure system resilience

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in algorithmic trading, electronic markets, or execution systems
• Strong Java development experience
• Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing
• Experience with low-latency systems and market data feeds (multicast/unicast)
• Familiarity with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways)
• Proficient in concurrency, networking, memory management, and Linux environments
• Proactive problem-solving mindset in fast-paced settings

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in crypto, DeFi, or alternative markets
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes

Important: Only candidates with valid work authorization in the UK will be considered.