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Software Engineer

London
£160k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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We're working with an award-winning FX trading FinTech that's revolutionising the financial industry with cutting-edge technology.

The Role

  • Develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications
  • Focus on Core Java SE, multithreading, and concurrency
  • Implement synchronization/locking mechanisms and optimize performance
  • Utilise low-latency programming techniques to minimize garbage collection
  • Build FIX protocol venue adapters and automated trading systems
  • Develop smart order routing (SOR) solutions

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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?

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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.

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£35,000/yr

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Your economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.

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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.

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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.

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What You'll Need

  • Strong expertise in Java development
  • Deep knowledge of Core Java SE, multithreading, and concurrency
  • Experience with synchronization/locking mechanisms and performance optimization
  • Proven experience with low-latency programming techniques
  • Excellent communication, verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

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What's On Offer

  • Join a leading FinTech innovating in FX trading
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, cutting-edge projects
  • Excellent compensation package up to £160,000 per year
  • Remote work flexibility

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Skills

Java
Core Java SE
Multithreading
Concurrency
Low-latency Programming
FIX Protocol
Smart Order Routing
Performance Optimization
Synchronization
Locking Mechanisms

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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