Market Data Engineer - Java - Futures & Options - RFA to RTSDK
Permanent
Based in the City
Salary: £80K - £115K depending on experience
Responsibilities
- Analyse existing RFA integrations and map market data fields and functionality to RTSDK.
- Develop & enhance Java applications & shared frameworks to support the migration.
- Work with Futures and Options market data across supported exchanges.
- Maintain backward compatibility and ensure minimal disruption to trading workflows.
- Implement performance optimisation, automated testing, TDD and regression testing.
- Collaborate with development, QA and business stakeholders to deliver a controlled migration.
- Explore AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering and testing efficiency.
Skills and Experience
- 4-8 years hands-on Java development experience.
- Strong experience with LSEG/Refinitiv market data.
- Knowledge of Futures and Options market data and electronic trading systems.
- Experience with Real Time market data processing and exchange feeds.
- Strong software engineering skills, including performance optimisation and complex codebase development.
- Experience with TDD, automated testing and regression testing.
- Understanding of API or platform migrations and backward compatibility.
- It would be an added advantage if you had direct experience migrating from RFA to RTSDK/low latency trading systems and Real Time market data/exchange connectivity.
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Market Data Engineer - Java - Futures & Options - RFA To RTSDK employer: CBS Butler
As a Managed Services Lead Architect at our Manchester location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving digital transformation within a high-profile MOD account. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development. With a competitive rate and the flexibility of a hybrid working model, we ensure our employees enjoy a rewarding work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects.
