Senior eFX Developer High Frequency Trading, Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic full-stack developer to write high performance Java and Rust code as part of the EFX London team

EFX is a multi-platform team that writes bespoke trading solutions that trades FX globally all week on a follow the Sun basis. Our systems are large mesh-based service-oriented platforms that span multiple Data Centres. These systems handle a significant amount of flow daily and, because of our business expansion, we are scaling up our systems to meet demand. This creates an exciting opportunity for a developer willing to join a large team and work on a wide range of tasks.

The role is challenging; is business facing and requires the ability to solve problems quickly. Good communication skills are a must as well as the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical groups.

Any candidate applying for this position must possess all these skills, as well as demonstratable in-depth knowledge of FX Spot, Forward, Swap, Benchmarks and eNDF trading.

Why this role is important to us

EFX is a strategic business initiative with a multi-year expansion plan. Any candidate applying must be prepared to play a significant role in that success.

What you will be responsible for

As an eFX developer you will be responsible for developing new functionality alongside peers within the team who have a history of consistent frequent delivery.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Creative thinkers who are motivated by challenging problems.
• Detailed business knowledge of FX Spot, Swap, Forwards,  and eNDF
• Experience in large scale global mesh-based platforms
• Experience in high frequency automated trading
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to contribute to multiple team releases at once with time pressures

Education & Preferred Qualifications/Experience

5+ years minimum experience in automated trading, at a bank or hedge fund

10+ years finance development experience

Proven track record in performance computing

Batchelor of Science degree or similar

Desire to work within a collaborative, high pressure environment

Strong communicator: be comfortable explaining results to both technical and non-technical audiences