Algo / SOR Developer – London/NY/HK
Job Description:
My client is seeking an experienced Algo / SOR Developer to join their team in London/NY/HK. You will have a proven track record of building and benchmarking execution algorithms from the ground up.
Ideally, you've been actively engaged with the crypto markets, or have a strong curiosity about them. In this role, you will take a lead in developing greenfield algorithmic trading systems, shaping the core of our next-generation trading infrastructure.
You'll work closely with trading teams, stakeholders, and external partners to deliver critical initiatives that drive our business forward. If you're a natural problem-solver with a passion for hands-on technical development in a global, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Design and development of a low-latency, high-throughput EMS/Smart Order Router system
- Implement intelligent routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, latency, and cost
- Collaborate with traders and product managers to refine routing logic and build new algorithmic capabilities
- Monitor and optimize system performance under real-world trading conditions
- Contribute to system resilience and business continuity
- Provide support for production trading issues
What Were Looking For:
- 8+ years of experience developing routing strategies for specific markets (e.g., FX Markets, crypto exchanges) in Java
- Knowledge of tick data analytics and real-time market data processing
- Familiarity with cloud-based market access or hybrid deployments
- Experience working in high-frequency or algorithmic trading environments
- Experience building low-latency systems and working with multicast/unicast market data feeds
- A solid understanding of the application and infrastructure stack associated with electronic and algorithmic trading
- Strong technical background, with the ability to understand system architecture and technical workflows
- Proficiency with trading system architecture (OMS/EMS, market gateways)
- Strong understanding of concurrency, networking, and memory management
- Experience with Linux systems and performance profiling tools
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Bonus Points:
- Experience in the DeFi, or crypto space
- Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps processes
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
*Benefits may vary depending on location.