Java Electronic Execution Trading Developer

Job Description:

A leading sell-side equity firm is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to design, develop, and enhance proprietary algorithmic equity execution models for institutional trading. This role offers the opportunity to build and optimize advanced electronic trading systems, working closely with sales, traders, and clients to deliver innovative execution strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proprietary algorithmic equity execution platform.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and sales teams to create customized execution strategies.
• Design and build low-latency, high-performance algorithmic trading systems.
• Work on advanced execution models, including VWAP, TWAP, pairs trading, and program trading.
• Enhance execution efficiency through data-driven analytics and real-time performance tuning.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience developing equity algorithmic execution systems.
• Strong Java 8+ programming skills, with proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Deep understanding of equity market structures and algorithmic trading.
• Hands-on experience in building high-performance trading applications.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with traders, quants, and clients.
• Prior experience at a bulge-bracket firm is highly desirable.