Senior Java eFX Trading Developer
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Senior Java eFX Trading Developer
Location: City of London
Work Type: Contract
Salary/Rate: £675-710 per day
Remote Work: Yes
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Company Introduction
We are looking for a Senior Java Trading (eFX) Developer to join one of the worlds largest global banks, with a strong presence in foreign exchange (FX) markets. Its eTrading platforms are central to delivering pricing, liquidity, and execution services to institutional clients, with a strong focus on low-latency systems, algorithmic trading, and scalable global infrastructure.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
- Design, develop, and optimize low-latency Java trading systems for FX pricing and execution
- Translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and scalable architectures
- Collaborate with traders, quants, and stakeholders to enhance pricing and algorithmic execution capabilities
- Implement high-performance, distributed systems with robust testing and CI/CD practices
Required Skills/Experience
- Strong server-side Java with deep understanding of multithreading and concurrency
- Proven experience building low-latency, high-performance trading systems
- Hands-on experience with FX Spot or Equities algorithmic trading or pricing systems
- Knowledge of distributed systems, messaging (such as multicast or 29West), and FIX protocol
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Experience with lock-free algorithms and advanced concurrency patterns
- Background in front-office development within investment banking
- Strong understanding of market microstructure and liquidity management
- Exposure to enterprise integration patterns and event-driven architectures
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.