Realtime Analytics and Controls Developer at XTX Markets

Department: Trading OTC Tech

Location: London, England
Level: senior
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Description

XTX Markets is hiring a Realtime Analytics and Controls Developer to build and maintain mission-control software for one of its largest trading systems. The role involves ingesting large volumes of trading-system data, processing and presenting it, maintaining trading metrics, implementing control mechanisms such as limits and emergency stops, and supporting reliable 24/7 operation. The developer will collaborate with trading desk, quants, risk, and other front-office teams, participate in on-call rotations, and contribute to a shared software platform. The position requires at least five years of professional coding experience with Java or C++, familiarity with distributed systems, strong automated-testing skills, and willingness to learn Kotlin.

Required Skills

Java
C++
Distributed systems
Kotlin
Automated testing
Binary protocols
Databases

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: At least 5 years of professional coding experience with Java or C++
Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with high-throughput JVM techniques
Experience with binary protocols
Proficiency working with databases
Experience working with high-stakes systems
Translation Company Name: XTX Markets

About XTX Markets

XTX Markets

algorithmic trading

XTX Markets is a leading algorithmic trading firm which uses state-of-the-art machine learning technology to produce price forecasts for over 50,000 financial instruments across equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and crypto. It uses those forecasts to trade on exchanges and alternative trading venues, and to offer differentiated liquidity directly to clients worldwide. The firm trades over $250bn a day across 35 countries and has over 250 employees based in London, Singapore, New York, Paris, Bristol, Mumbai, Yerevan and Kajaani.