Algorithmic Trading Developer

Algorithmic Trading Developer (Execution / eTrading)New York | Front Office | Java / Low LatencyWe 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 doingDesigning and enhancing execution algorithms (e.g. VWAP, TWAP, POV, liquidity-seeking)Building and optimising low-latency, event-driven trading systemsDeveloping smart order routing (SOR) and execution logic across lit and dark venuesWorking closely with quants, product, and trading to improve execution quality and performanceAnalysing order book dynamics, liquidity, and market impactContributing to real-time trading infrastructure in a production environmentWhat we’re looking for4–8 years’ experience in front-office trading systems within capital marketsDirect or closely aligned experience with:Execution algos / order routing / trading logiceTrading, DMA, or electronic execution environmentsStrong Java (production systems), ideally within low-latency environmentsSolid understanding of:Market microstructure (order books, liquidity, execution behaviour)Exchange connectivity and trading workflowsExperience working with real-time data and performance-sensitive systemsNice to haveExposure to C++ or Python within trading environmentsExperience with backtesting or execution performance analysisFamiliarity with FIX protocol or exchange connectivityWhat this is (and isn’t)This is a hands-on execution engineering role.It is not:A pure backend engineering positionA research / modelling / data science roleWe are specifically looking for engineers who have worked close to the execution layer of trading systems.Why this roleFront-office impact — directly influencing execution performance and trading outcomesWork on high-throughput, low-latency systems at scaleClose interaction with trading desks and quant teamsOpportunity to shape next-generation execution capabilityIf 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.