Quantitative Algorithmic Developer
In this role, you will take a leading position in the development of sophisticated algorithmic trading systems, helping define the foundation of our next‑generation trading architecture.
You will work closely with traders, internal stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high‑impact initiatives that directly support business growth. We're looking for a naturally curious, hands‑on problem solver who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment and enjoys owning complex technical challenges end‑to‑end.
What You'll Do:
- Design and development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system
- Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
- Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
- Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
- Contribute to system resilience and business continuity
- Provide support for production trading issues
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java.
- Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing.
- Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments.
- Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments.
- Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds.
- A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading.
- Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows.
- Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways).
- Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management.
- Experience with Linux systems and performance profiling tools.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in the DeFi, or crypto
- Experience with trade internalization and crossing networks
- Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments.
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes.
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