Senior Java eFX Trading Developer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
City of London
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

Java Multithreading Low-latency trading systems FX algorithmic trading Distributed systems FIX protocol Concurrency Event-driven architecture

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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