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We are on the search for a CONTRACT Java Algo Developer tosupport in the Develop technology strategy and in-house technology solutions to drive and enable the Institutional businesses including electronic, low latency, Fixed Income, Equities and Commodities Sales and Trading plus Investment Banking, Research and Global Capital Markets software
What will you be doing?*You will be using core Java to build and enhance trading strategies and engines.*The role involves working directly with trading, quant and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves.*The project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation and analysis of trading signals & data.*You will part of a team which is involved in the full system development lifecycle from discussing and agreeing requirements through to designing, developing and deploying the changes.*The systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable and message-driven based on cutting edge Java and utilising the latest hardware.
Skills that will help you in the role:Required:*Core Java (ideally version 21+) knowledge in a UNIX / Linux environment.*Ability to analyse business and technical requirements and translate them into a well-designed and engineered solutions.*A logical approach to problem solving and good analytical skills.*Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a cross-functional team.*Experience with Git/Stash and Jenkins.*Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Junit.*An interest to learn the business supported by the applications.*Good Linux fundamentals.Pay: £600-680 a day + Pensions/NI contributions on topType: PAYELocation: LondonDuration: 12 months, initially
Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote, relaxed
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