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AVP Quant Developer – Algorithmic Trading (Java) | London | Front Office


We are partnering with a leading global investment bank to hire an AVP Quant Developer to join a high-performing front-office trading team in London.


This is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge algorithmic trading systems, directly supporting trading desks across Credit, Rates, or FX.


The Role

You will be part of a team responsible for designing, building, and enhancing high-performance, low-latency trading platforms. Working closely with quants and traders, you will contribute directly to live trading strategies and core system infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize high-performance Java-based trading systems
  • Collaborate with quants and traders in a front-office environment
  • Contribute to the design of low-latency, scalable architecture
  • Enhance and support algorithmic trading platforms across asset classes

Requirements

  • Strong Java development experience (core Java, multithreading, performance optimization)
  • Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading systems
  • Exposure to Credit, Rates, or FX markets is highly desirable
  • Solid understanding of system design and low-latency engineering
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, front-office environment

Why Apply?

  • Work on mission-critical trading systems with real market impact
  • High level of ownership and collaboration with trading desks
  • Strong career progression within a global investment bank
  • Exposure to advanced quantitative and trading technologies

This role is suited to candidates with strong technical ability and system-level thinking, even if they bring a relatively lean number of years of experience.

  • If you’re interested in building next-generation trading systems in a high-impact environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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