High-Frequency Trading Jobs in the UK

1 to 25 of 53 High-Frequency Trading Jobs in the UK

Trading SRE

London Area, United Kingdom
Radley James
One of the world's leading High-Frequency Trading (HFT) firms based in the heart of London's financial district are looking to hire a Trading Support SRE. Role Overview: They are seeking a talented Trading Site Reliability Engineer (SRE … of the trading systems. You will collaborate closely with traders, developers, and other stakeholders to maintain and enhance the high-performance trading systems. Key Responsibilities: Monitor, maintain, and optimize the performance of our trading systems, including low-latency trading platforms … s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a high-frequency trading or financial services environment. Strong proficiency in Linux/Unix systems administration and scripting (Python). Deep understanding of more »
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Production Support Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Radley James
Responsibilities: Implement, oversee, and monitor a suite of proprietary trading applications. Offer technical expertise and assistance to a high-frequency trading floor within a competitive market-making environment. Cultivate a deep understanding of existing systems, infrastructure, and processes, actively seeking opportunities for … enhancement. Collaborate with development teams to establish standards ensuring the durability and reliability of the production trading environment, even under extreme circumstances. Support and manage the deployment of new trading products, systems, exchanges, and datacenters. Intelligently automate system management tools while maintaining human oversight. Qualifications: Pragmatic … Python for task automation. Familiarity with relational databases, with preference given to PostgreSQL but open to other database experience. Previous involvement in the trading industry is advantageous but not mandatory. more »
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Database Site Reliability Engineer / Leading High Frequency Trading Firm / High Compensation

London Area, United Kingdom
Mondrian Alpha
My client, a leading high frequency trading firm, is seeking a database site reliability engineer to join their office in London. This is an opportunity to be the first individual to join a newly created team, and have the responsibility of setting the direction … or MySQL. You will be responsible for designing and building the database infrastructure across multiple database types and use cases, from globally distributed trading infrastructure to large-scale research. My client is committed to paying a strong increase on any base salary alongside substantial bonuses. It is also more »
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Quantitative Trader

London Area, United Kingdom
Anson McCade
Quantitative Trader My client is a proprietary trading firm specialising in cross-asset high frequency futures trading. They are looking for a highly skilled and experienced trader work on building out algorithmic trading strategies. My client is looking for a candidate with … a proven track record in developing and running a systematic futures trading strategy. This opportunity will enable the right candidate to make use of my client’s excellent proprietary technology stack and infrastructure. About the role  Develop and build out of systematic trading strategy on one … trading ideas  Creating tools for data analysis of patterns About you  5+ years of quantitative trading experience in high-frequency trading of one or more Futures.  A MSc/PhD from a top-tier university  High confidence in more »
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Senior Systems Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Radley James
A well-established NYC-based high-frequency trading business is seeking to hire a Senior Systems Engineer for their London office. As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and maintaining trading infrastructure, finely tuned for low-latency … performance. You will work on cutting-edge technology, crafting solutions that enable research and trading strategies to operate seamlessly on a global scale, 24/7. This role offers the opportunity to drive improvements across the environment, architecting and implementing end-to-end solutions with a focus on … Implement and support performance monitoring and fault monitoring systems. Manage software and operating system components, ensuring seamless integration and upgrades. Collaborate with development, trading, and hardware teams to create standardized server builds. Act as an expert resource for optimizing the performance of operating systems, kernels, and server hardware. more »
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Senior Low Latency Java Developer - Crypto Trading Firm

United Kingdom
Radley James
Java Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Senior Developer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining high-performance trading systems for their core crypto trading platform. If you are passionate about the crypto industry, possess strong expertise in Java … s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Strong experience in low latency Java development for high-performance trading systems. Proficiency in multi-threading, memory management, and network … programming in Java. Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles. Familiarity with modern frameworks, tools, and methodologies related to high-frequency trading. Proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions within tight deadlines. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive more »
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Quant Developer early stage Systematic Macro Desk - Hedge Fund

London Area, United Kingdom
Xcede
s in London and New York to join their dynamic team. As a Quantitative Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing trading capabilities and optimizing associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Python, experience working with large datasets, and team-minded approach … is preferred but not required. Key Responsibilities: Work with trading team to design, enhance, and support mid and high frequency trading strategies, across Equities, FX, Commodities and Derivatives markets. Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting existing strategies Own the design and production implementation … and debugging to identify and resolve system issues and inefficiencies Play a key role in managing and optimizing strategy research pipelines Collaborate across trading and engineering teams to enhance and support trading systems, including high-performance execution systems Qualifications: At least 5 years of more »
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Network Engineer : Trading - Multicast - CCIE : £150k++

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
elite global hedge find with a plush office space in London are now seeking a Senior Network Engineer to work on it’s trading infrastructure. To apply, you will ideally be CCIE qualified with a strong background in low latency and multicast networks. Our client is a leading … an emphasis on technology to match. They seek an experienced profile who would look to build ultra-fast and reliable connectivity to proprietary trading technology, invariably around a bleeding edge Cisco environment. What you'll be doing: Design, deploy and troubleshoot global network infrastructure Design industry leading colocation … frequency Automation, capacity planning and connectivity advancement Manage network expansion, upgrades and support Provide expert support to high frequency trading teams What exposure you'll ideally have: LAN/WAN, Data Centres Cisco, Juniper, Arista MPLS, BGP, OSPF, multicast, TCP/ more »
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Lead GUI Software Engineer (C++/Wx)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Augmentti
while consistently delivering double-digit returns. They are truly diverse (not your typical HFT) trading everything from traditional equities to High-Frequency FX, longer-term commodities and even Crypto. The management team have been together through multiple iterations, building very successful businesses along the … with the build-out of their high-performance, low-latency, cross-asset infrastructure aligned with both quant research and the production trading environment. Working directly with the chief architect, you will work on a breadth of different projects across the stack over time as the business … Time, Algorithms, Algorithmic Trading, Algo Trading, Electronic Trading, E-Trading, Systematic Trading, High-Frequency Trading, HFT, Market Making, Prop Trading, Proprietary Trading, Startup, Scaleup, Execution, Algo Trading, Quant more »
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C++ Low-Latency Engineer | High-Frequency Trading

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
C++ Low Latency Engineer High-Frequency Trading Firm (HFT) London, UK Overview: We are collaborating closely with a global high-frequency trading firm headquartered in London. They're at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, leveraging … be pivotal in shaping their trading strategies and ensuring unparalleled speed and efficiency in execution. Responsibilities: Design and develop high-performance trading systems in C++. Ensure ultra-low latency execution of trades by optimizing code and algorithms. Work closely with quantitative researchers and traders … communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Experience in the financial industry or high-frequency trading is a plus but not required. Apply now to take your career to the next level more »
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Head of Technology- Commodities Hedge Fund

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Venture Search
FundUAE, Switzerland or London 180k-220k GBP base + bonus We are partnered with a leading investment management firm specializing in quantitative andalgorithmic trading strategies. Their team consists of highly skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation and excellence.Job SummaryAs Director of Technology … development and enhancement of our client's trading platforms and systems, ensuring they are robust, secure, and capable of executing high-frequency trading strategies effectively.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Technology Leadership:• Define and implement the technology strategy in alignment with the hedge fund's overallbusiness goals. … warehousing, data mining, and dataintegration techniques to ensure that data is accessible and reliable.• Understanding of the infrastructure and strategies used in high-frequency trading,including latency management, order execution systems, and real-time data processing.• Strong quantitative skills to work closely with quantitative more »
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Senior C++ Engineer (Crypto)

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Albert Bow
maintaining market connectivity for crypto exchanges. Experience with multithreading, real-time systems, and network programming. Knowledge of financial markets, order book dynamics, and trading algorithms. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. … Good knowledge of AWS architecture Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Implement and maintain market data feed handlers, order entry systems, and execution algorithms with a … focus on minimizing latency. Ensure the reliability and performance of trading systems through rigorous testing, profiling, and optimization. Quickly adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills in a dynamic development environment. If you or anyone else you know are interested in this more »
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Senior Quant Researcher - Digital Assets / Crypto

London Area, United Kingdom
Austin Werner
Senior Quantitative Researcher – Cryptocurrency Trading At the forefront of financial innovation and efficacy, our company has established itself as a vanguard in the domain of digital asset management. With the ambitious goal of accelerating the world's transition to cryptocurrency-based solutions, we invite a Senior Quantitative Researcher … to join our cadre of elite professionals. Our commitment is to empower this individual to explore the boundless potential of trading strategies and revolutionize instructional product offerings in the crypto-sphere. Your Impact as a Senior Quantitative Researcher: You will architect the financial models that distill complexity into … informed decision-making for our clients and partners. Core Responsibilities for the Senior Quantitative Researcher : Innovate and implement proprietary quantitative models for high-frequency trading in the volatile cryptocurrency markets. Scrutinize market trends, economic indicators, and other relevant data to bolster the strategic foundation more »
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Senior C++ Developer - Cryptocurrency

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
with low latency and cryptocurrency exchange experience?You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm.As a Senior … C++ Developer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading and cryptocurrency exchange platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with … a focus on reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems.There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible.Location/WFH:You'll join colleagues based in high spec offices more »
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C++ Software Engineer

London Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Radley James
A high frequency, proprietary trading fund are looking to hire strong C++ Software Engineers to join their market data team. This fund designs and builds their own cutting-edge systems such as the trading platforms they work on and provides a great … firm to global markets at a high speed. In the team you will write and maintain exchange feeds used for generating trading signal for research, as well as the manage production infrastructure to access markets during live trading. You will: Work closely with stakeholders and team more »
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Middle C++ Developer - Crypto Desk

London Area, United Kingdom
Selby Jennings
Role: Middle C++ Developer Are you a talented C++ Developer with a passion for high-frequency trading (HFT) and a background in financial services or top-tier tech companies like FAANG? Join an established firm on the Crypto Desk and be at the forefront … digital asset space. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain high-quality systematic strategies in production. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance trading performance and mitigate risks within the Crypto Desk. - Implement continuous trading solutions to optimize strategy execution. - Monitor strategy performance metrics and identify more »
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Junior C++ Quantitative Developer

London Area, United Kingdom
Durlston Partners
position to scale their team. This is a high performance office environment with engineers with impressive backgrounds in high frequency trading from traditional assets. This position is entry level, ideally 1 year of experience working with C++ in a tech or finance … fundamentals. The focus of the role is to work on different exchange connectivity as the business scales with the scope to learn how trading systems work and how to fine tune them. If you are a problem solver, like competitive programming or spend hours on LeetCode, this might more »
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Security Engineer - £150k base salary, up to £300k OTE + Bonuses

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Saragossa
There’s more to working in a trading firm than just a high salary. Of course, the salary/compensation gets the headline, but the advanced technology, the world class engineers, and the open, collaborative environment are the real reasons to work here. You will be … a plus too, as well as some familiarity with Kerberos. You will be working with a high frequency quantitative trading firm. They are a very technically driven firm, working to optimise their trading through highly proficient tech. You will be working with … petabytes of data and RAM to keep up their $250 billion daily trading volume. You will be working in an office in Kings Cross; an onsite gym, sauna, and fitness classes at no extra cost. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily, they offer extensive medical benefits and more »
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Head of Technology- Commodities Hedge Fund

London Area, United Kingdom
Venture Search
Switzerland or London 180k-220k GBP base + bonus We are partnered with a leading investment management firm specializing in quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies. Their team consists of highly skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to fostering an environment of innovation and excellence. Job Summary As Director … development and enhancement of our client's trading platforms and systems, ensuring they are robust, secure, and capable of executing high-frequency trading strategies effectively. Responsibilities Strategic Technology Leadership: • Define and implement the technology strategy in alignment with the hedge fund's … data mining, and data integration techniques to ensure that data is accessible and reliable. • Understanding of the infrastructure and strategies used in high-frequency trading, including latency management, order execution systems, and real-time data processing. • Strong quantitative skills to work closely with quantitative more »
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Senior Developer

United Kingdom
Growing Start Up
in Series A funding. It is a tech-focused company that blends the best practices of tech startups with profound knowledge in high-frequency trading (HFT) and traditional finance. It's more than just a trading firm; my client operates as a … experience, able to handle a challenging, ever-changing environment. You have solid experience in high performance computing (in high frequency trading and/or low latency environments). Your work ethic is excellent and you are able to work autonomously and as … as 3 to 5 years) Strategic thinking and decision-making abilities Ability to effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders Experience with high-frequency trading and market making operations Experience in a start-up, being able to tackle the nuances, challenges and very fast more »
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FX Quant Trader - Capital Markets

London Area, United Kingdom
Runtime Group Ltd
London. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantitative finance, exceptional analytical skills, and a proven track record of success in trading FX products within a banking environment. The role requires expertise in handling … order-flow and developing quantitative trading strategies to optimize trading performance, and experience in a HFT (High Frequency Trading) Low Latency environment, Responsibilities: Quantitative Analysis and Strategy Development: Utilize advanced mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze market data and … identify trading opportunities in the FX market. Develop and implement proprietary trading strategies that capitalize on market inefficiencies and generate alpha. Conduct thorough research and backtesting to validate trading ideas and ensure robustness across various market conditions. Execution and Order Flow Management: Execute trades more »
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Rust Software Engineer - Hybrid working - Up to £150,000 + Bonus

South East London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job DescriptionJob Title: Rust Software EngineerClient: Elite High Frequency Trading Firm Salary: Up to £150,000 + BonusLocation: London/HybridRoles and ResponsibilitiesMy client is looking for an experienced Rust Software Engineer to join their rapidly expanding development team.With a commitment to the highest more »
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Delivery Recruitment - Quant Research & Trading - Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Higher Group
Milton Keynes Recruiters - Quantitative Research & Trading Join an executive recruitment firm specialising in quantitative research & trading and are looking for driven recruiters from a tech/quant background to join them. Average fees of £120,000 and fees upwards of £300,000+ + commissions at … s on offer? - Average fees of £120,000 (40% comms) - Salary from £28,000-£70,000 - Hybrid working 🏡 - Delivery focussed - Recruiting for High-Frequency Trading, Quantitative Research & Development, Trading, Hedge Funds, and Commodities - Based in Milton Keynes (30 min train from Euston … A strong delivery skillset - BD experience is not required but is preferred If you're a recruiter with experience in tech, quantitative research, trading or crypto/blockchain, this could be perfect for you. more »
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Senior C++ Developer - Cryptocurrency

London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Client Server
with low latency and cryptocurrency exchange experience? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm. As a Senior … C++ Developer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ trading systems for high frequency trading and cryptocurrency exchange platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with … a focus on reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems. There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible. Location/WFH: You'll join colleagues based in high more »
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High-Frequency Trading
10th Percentile
£72,500
25th Percentile
£78,125
Median
£125,000
75th Percentile
£150,000
90th Percentile
£165,000