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VP, Algo​/SOR Developer

Job in City of Westminster, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listing for: Galaxy Digital
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-09
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Data Scientist, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 GBP Yearly GBP 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Westminster

  • 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

We're seeking an experienced Algo / SOR Developer to join our team in London. 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.

  • 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 Dev Ops processes

Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, growing the economy that runs on code. Galaxy delivers the onchain infrastructure that connects institutions to digital assets, including trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self‑custody, and tokenization. Galaxy also develops and operates data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Anchored by its Helios campus in Texas, Galaxy is building a multi‑gigawatt pipeline of more than 5.7 GW of potential capacity, positioning it among the largest and fastest‑growing data center developers in North America.

The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Additional information about Galaxy's businesses and products is available on

What We Value

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission‑first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

  • Seek Excellence.
  • Be Selective To Be Effective.
  • Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
  • Disagree Transparently.
  • Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
  • Build Dream Teams.
Benefits
  • 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
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