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.