Java Developer – FX Trading Technology
Contract Role: Java Developer – FX Trading Technology
Contract Location: London. Hybrid
Contract Duration: 6 months initially (with potential extension)
Contract Start Date: Immediate
Contract Classification: Inside IR35
Overview
A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a highly technical Java Developer to join a front-office technology team supporting FX trading platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with trading desks, quantitative teams and technology stakeholders to develop and enhance low-latency, high-performance trading systems within a complex capital markets environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop and support high-performance server-side Java applications within FX trading environments.
- Work closely with traders, quants and technology leadership to deliver business-critical solutions.
- Develop and maintain pricing, analytics and algorithmic trading capabilities.
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to production deployment and support.
- Support and enhance production systems, including 3rd line support activities.
- Drive improvements in performance, scalability, resilience and automation.
- Collaborate within Agile development teams and contribute to best engineering practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Must have Java server-side development experience.
- Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, design patterns and multi-threaded programming.
- Experience across the full technology stack including Java, Linux and networking.
- Experience with KDB/Q.
- Previous experience within pricing, electronic trading or algorithmic trading environments.
- Strong SDLC experience including Git, Jenkins, Ansible and CI/CD tooling.
- Experience supporting production trading applications.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively within high-performing technical teams.
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related analytical discipline.