Algo / SOR Developer – London/NY/HK at IO TECH… · Location…

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.