VP Java Developer – Equities & Derivatives Trading

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join a front office trading technology team responsible for building and enhancing a Delta1 algorithmic trading platform used for equities execution strategies.

This role focuses on the design, development, and optimization of high-performance trading systems supporting algorithmic execution across equities and derivatives markets. You will work closely with traders, quants, and business stakeholders to deliver robust and scalable trading solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Java-based trading applications for electronic execution and algorithmic trading

• Enhance and maintain Order Management Systems (OMS) / Execution Management Systems (EMS)

• Build and optimize low-latency, multi-threaded server-side applications

• Support development and implementation of algorithmic trading strategies

• Conduct back-testing and performance analysis of trading algorithms

• Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and system enhancements

• Collaborate directly with front office traders and stakeholders

• Provide input on platform evolution and strategic technology improvements

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices

Key Requirements

• Strong Java development experience, especially in high-performance systems

• Experience building or supporting OMS/EMS or electronic trading platforms

• Solid understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning

• Experience working in Linux environments

• Good scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar)

• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns

• Experience in front office or capital markets technology preferred

• Exposure to equities or derivatives trading is highly desirable

• Familiarity with Agile development practices