Java Data Engineer – Hedge Fund

In this role you will contribute to a leading quant hedge fund's execution technology, building and evolving the in-house EMS and execution capabilities. You will collaborate closely with the Trading Desk and Research to design software that enhances cross-asset execution across FX and commodities. The position offers exposure to high-performance, low-latency systems in a stimulating, tech-forward environment. You will help scale and expand the platform into new markets and asset classes while delivering impactful solutions. This is a unique opportunity to apply advanced Java and data skills to drive measurable trading outcomes.

• Develop and evolve the firm's bespoke multi-asset Execution Management System (EMS) and in-house execution capabilities
• Work on order routing systems, execution algos, and connectivity to venues and brokers
• Integrate market data feeds and multi-dealer execution systems for OTC assets
• Collaborate with Trading Desk and Research to design and deliver software solutions
• Support expansion into new markets, strategies, asset classes and regions
• Contribute to next-gen EMS initiatives and enhancements
• Ensure high-performance, scalable Java-based solutions in a relaxed, fast-paced environment

• PhD in Mathematics/ Physics or Engineering with strong mathematical background
• Financial services experience in IB, vendor, fintech or fund
• Expert Java developer
• SQL
• Ideally FIX

• collaborative
• strong communication
• team-oriented
• Java
• SQL
• FIX (ideally)