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Algo Trading Java Developer (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Bromley/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates About Us The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands of the market. With a strong presence across AMRS, EMEA, and APR, we maintain a global perspective while catering to the unique needs of each region. Your Role As a core Java developer, you will be instrumental in enhancing our algorithmic trading engines that support benchmark algorithms, smart order routing, and internal crossing for the EMEA and global electronic business. You will collaborate with a vibrant team of experienced developers, business analysts, and QA experts, working closely with our business group to ensure our technology meets the evolving demands of the market. Key Responsibilities: Deliver core functional changes to the ETT strategy engines. Implement framework-level enhancements. Collaborate with quantitative trading groups to capture essential requirements. Engage in all stages of the development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, and supporting deployments. Essential Skills and Qualifications: Proficient in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO). Experience with multithreaded systems and Java garbage collection. Familiarity with design patterns (e.g., Observer, Factory, Singleton). Strong background in test-driven development, UML, and object-oriented design. Proficient in development tools such as Eclipse or IntelliJ, GIT, Maven/Gradle, and continuous build servers. Understanding of benchmark algorithms and smart routing strategies (e.g., VWAP, TWAP, Arrival Price). Experience in agile methodologies and front office system design for algo trading. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

Our client , a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join their Electronic Trading Technology (ETT) team. This is a 12-month contract role, operating inside IR35 , with a hybrid working model based in South London . Key Responsibilities Deliver enhancements to algorithmic trading strategy engines Contribute to core framework-level development Collaborate directly with quantitative trading teams to gather and refine requirements Participate across the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO) Solid understanding of multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge of equities and/or derivatives markets Working knowledge of FIX protocol (heartbeats, login, sequence numbers, message types) Proficient in TDD , UML , and object-oriented design Experience with Eclipse or IntelliJ , Git , CI/CD tools , and Maven/Gradle If you're passionate about high-performance trading systems and thrive in a fast-paced front office environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your updated CV to be considered.

Excellent opportunity for a passionate Quantitative Analyst to join an excellent client's team based in central London. The successful Quantitative Analyst will join a small but very talented team and will be expected to interpret, filter, and analyse very large data sets whilst working closely with other analysts and developers. The successful Quantitative Analyst will be a forward-thinking individual who is more than comfortable working to both their own initiative and as a team. You will ideally be educated to at least MSc in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or Physics and any knowledge with sports betting/trading would be beneficial but not essential. This is an office-based role and as well as very competitive salaries, our client offers an excellent working environment. Previous experience within the sports trading industry would be beneficial. Skills required: Proficient in several of the following: Python, C#, C++, Java Mathematical Modelling Mathematical skills, particularly a keen understanding of probabilities and statistics Analytic mindset Strong communication skills Accuracy and attention to detail Experience in data science (big data, deep learning, machine learning) is beneficial Specific sports trading knowledge is beneficial but not essential If you feel you have the skills and experience required for this opportunity, please contact Oliver Wilson at (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

FX Java Developer - Java, Ultra Low Latency, FX Trading, JavaScript, HTML5, Investment Banking, London - paying up to £70,000 A Junior Java Developer is currently being sought after by a leading Investment Bank, to join their Ultra-Low Latency FX Trading team. You would be required to assist in improving the scalability of the platform utilising Java, improve automation testing coverage, and create clear documentation covering architectural choices, solution design and any complicated code points. A key part of this role would be working in close collaboration with eFX Quantitative research (and Trading Teams) to discuss a wide range of topics regarding the direction of the platform (goals, design feedback, feedback on enhancements) To be successful in this role you would need the following: - Strong hands-on development with Java (preferably J2SE), with some familiarity working on a Core Java platform is essential - Good exposure utilising JavaScript/Typescript, and HTML5 for web practices is highly beneficial - Prior Investment Banking experience is essential, with a strong preference for someone currently working within a FX Trading team - Good knowledge of modern software development practices, ideally working within an Agile environment is highly beneficial This is a great opportunity for a Junior Developer to come in work for on a FX Trading platform, within a business-critical part of the bank.

Quant Leaning UX Researcher Job Description As a UX Researcher, you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality before the clients device launches, focusing on the 2026 timeline. Your primary focus will be on developer applications, collaborating with developers to build out 3rd party apps. This position is based in London, supporting their internal developer team. You will report to the Senior Researcher, contributing to the measurement and metrics team with a strong quantitative emphasis. Responsibilities Design and execute surveys on tech products. Collaborate with developers to enhance 3rd party apps. Work closely with the developer products team, targeting developers. Run measurements and metrics across various tools and services. Report to the Senior Researcher and contribute to the quant-focused team. Essential Skills At least 4-5 years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in quantitative research. Strong skills in Python and SQL. Experience working with data science teams to script surveys. Ability to design and execute user research. Additional Skills & Qualifications Qualitative research experience. Usability research expertise. Location London, UK Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. (phone number removed). Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at (url removed)> To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to (url removed)> We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at (url removed)/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Vice President - C# Quant Developer Front Office Engineering London Competitive VP-level package ? Hybrid working Join the Markets Engineering team at a global financial leader as a hands-on C# Quant Developer where you'll build and support front-office pricing and risk tools used by traders across multiple asset classes. This is a high-impact role, working closely with quants and traders to deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Why apply? Front-office impact - build tools used daily by traders and risk teams Exposure across asset classes - equities, fixed income, FX, commodities Global collaboration - work with colleagues in London and international teams Hybrid working - flexible office/home balance in a front-office role Career growth - VP-level role with strong visibility and direct business interaction What you'll do Partner with quant modelers & traders to deliver new pricing tools and systems Develop front-office C# applications for pricing, risk, and trading workflows Troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure high system reliability Continuously improve performance, maintainability, and robustness of systems Contribute to strategic initiatives using cloud, data science, and AI approaches What we're looking for 7+ years' experience developing front-office applications in C# Strong grasp of derivatives, pricing, and risk concepts Technical degree (Computer Science, Physics, Maths, Engineering) or equivalent experience Experience working directly with traders and quantitative analysts in fast-paced environments Nice to have: Additional languages: C++ / Python Cloud or grid computing (Azure / AWS) Data Science / AI applications in financial markets Full-stack web development exposure ? Join a global financial powerhouse (150,000+ employees, 2,300 offices worldwide) that invests in innovation, people, and long-term relationships. Here, your ideas count, and your work has a direct impact on the business. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

C++, Python, Equity Volatility, Macro, Pricing Models, Quant Research McGregor Boyall are partnered with a leading hedge fund expanding their Macro Trading Team which a focus on Equity Volatility. The role centers on developing sophisticated local and stochastic volatility implementations while spearheading their C+ to C+ modernization initiative. You'd be building real-time P&L attribution systems and risk engines that directly support portfolio managers trading complex equity derivatives and volatility indices. Blend of cutting-edge quantitative research with production-grade engineering - you'd be designing macro time series frameworks for backtesting while implementing calibration algorithms for exotic products. This role requires 4 days onsite in Central London. Required Skills: - Excellent C++ programming skills - you will be working on modern versions of the language producing clean code - Strong Python programming ability - Prior experience as a quant developer/ researcher working at either a leading Investment Bank or Hedge Fund - Expert-level understanding of Equity Options/ Volatility Index Nice to have: - Masters degree or higher - Listed and OTC markets experience - Currently working in a team covering Macro trading McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

The Company: Our client is at the cutting edge of development in software solutions for healthcare learning. With clients who are universities, colleges, and regulatory bodies and based both in the UK and throughout the world. Through working with their client's needs, they specialise in high stakes summative exam software as well as course management systems. They have built a company which is providing innovate solutions to their clients and as a result are a successfully growing business operating not only all over the UK but internationally too. The Job: On their behalf, we are looking for a Software Engineer with an AI integration specialisation . This position is integral to the continued advancement of the innovative, customer-facing AI solutions embedded within their products. Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career move in software development? Do you have a passion for delivering innovative solutions? It's a fascinating business to work in, developing innovative solutions for clients who are educating our future doctors, nurses, dentists and pharmacists. As part of the development team, you will be responsible for translating high-level AI concepts into functional prototypes, working closely with stakeholders to refine solutions, and collaborating with product engineers to evolve validated prototypes into robust, production-ready features that integrate seamlessly into the main codebase. Responsibilities will include: Prototype & Design AI Features Translate high-level product ideas into functional AI prototypes that demonstrate core value and feasibility. Contribute to the architecture, data flows, and UI/UX design of each prototype to ensure scalable and user-centred solutions. Collaborate with the product engineering team to develop validated prototypes into production-ready implementations. Stakeholder Collaboration Present and demo prototypes to Project Managers, Senior Developers and Directors to gather feedback and drive iteration. Communicate technical decisions, constraints, and trade-offs in clear, accessible language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Code Development & Review Write clean, maintainable code using JavaScript/Java/Swift/C#/HTML/CSS/ASP/SQL where required. Integrate external AI services (e.g., OpenAI API) into prototypes and production features. Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to uphold high standards of code quality. Testing & Quality Assurance Develop and maintain automated tests using their Test Harness to ensure functional and performance integrity. Ensure all implementations meet security, accessibility, and performance standards before being merged into the product codebase. The Person: For this role our client is looking for an individual who has also demonstrated their capability in software engineering, and possess experience in integrating third-party APIs, ideally inclusive of AI or language model services. This is a growing company within the dynamic EdTech sector. You will have the opportunity to help them drive that growth in this key role within the business. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Strong background in computer science, mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline either through formal education or equivalent demonstrable hands-on experience. Proven experience developing web applications, with proficiency in JavaScript. Practical experience integrating third-party APIs, ideally including AI/LLM services. Desirable Experience: Exposure to AI/ML frameworks such as Python, Hugging Face, or Azure AI. Experience in modernizing or migrating legacy technology stacks. Familiarity with assessment platforms, ed-tech, or regulated software environments. Experience with test-driven or behaviour-driven development methodologies. The Benefits: 25 days holiday Bank Holiday Health plan Enhanced pension contribution The Salary: £30-35,000 based on experience The Hours: 40 hours 8:30am - 5:30pm or 9:00am - 6:00pm The Location: Bristol

Role Title: User Researcher Location: Hybrid - Worthing 2 days a week on site Duration: 6 months contract 540 Role Description: Required Skills: A User Story (4) B User Query (4) Generate new and useful user insights and translate them into features and actions that will allow service/product managers to iteratively improve their service for users. Plan, design and conduct in-house research to test new service ideas and concept development (including user requirements gathering, early stage concept and prototype testing, guerrilla research and usability testing sessions, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design). Lead the formal usability testing process for a digital service - from developing user recruitment briefs through to test moderation, analysis and report writing. Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights and to convert concepts into high quality stimulus material. Work closely with designers, business analysts and software developers to turn user data into actionable user stories that influence product/service direction and prototype development. Work with Service/Product Managers to devise appropriate research strategies to generate focused insights and to convert concepts into high quality stimulus material. Work closely with designers, business analysts and software developers to turn user data into actionable user stories that influence product/service direction and prototype development. Design, script and analyse ad-hoc quantitative surveys. Manage ad-hoc qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping Manage ad-hoc qualitative/quantitative research projects such as proposition development, visual identity and customer experience mapping. Skill with and knowledge of requirements capture methods and techniques, business systems and analysis, front end process, software development life cycles and associated processes. Able to use Data modelling techniques.

Quantitative Analyst required by a sports trading company based in central London. The company have been established for more than 10 years, successfully developing statistical models and analytical frameworks. The successful Quantitative Analyst will work within the prediction team, using extensive datasets to enhance existing predictive models as well as researching new methods. The role will be working alongside a team of Quants, Developers, and Analysts. Due to the nature of the business this is mainly an office-based role. Experience required: 3+ years' experience within predictive modelling, machine learning, and probability theory. Ideally this would be within sports or gaming/betting industries. Understanding of techniques such as Monte Carlo simulation, Bayesian modelling, GLMs, mixed effects models, time series forecasting etc Strong programming ability, preferably in Python SQL and relational databases The company offer some great benefits including a bonus, subsidised office meals, gym membership, and private medical insurance. If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact / for further information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.