At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop high-performance C# solutions for FX trading systems.
- Company: Join MARGO, a tech-native consultancy in the heart of London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Mentorship culture with clear paths for technical leadership.
- Why this job: Work on cutting-edge FX trading solutions with top-tier investment banks.
- Qualifications: Expertise in C#/.NET and experience in Front Office environments.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 Β£ per year.
Join MARGO in the UK (London)
MARGO is a tech-native consultancy delivering high value-added IT expertise to the financial services industry.
We specialise in complex software engineering environments where performance, robustness, and scalability are critical: real-time systems, low-latency architectures, and high-throughput data processing.
Joining MARGO means working in demanding
Front Office and Trading IT environments while benefiting from a human-sized structure, close follow-up, and tailor-made training paths.
- Business Context
- You will join the
FX Risk IT environment of a leading tier-1 investment bank. The team is responsible for designing and maintaining mission-critical systems supporting
- FX Cash
- (Forward, Swap, NDF) and
- FX Derivatives
(Options, Carbon Offsets).
The environment is built around the
Orchestrade vendor platform and involves close collaboration with traders, quants, and risk managers to deliver high-performance trading solutions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a
Senior C# / . NET Developer with a strong technical background to lead the development and integration of FX trading solutions. While expertise in the
Orchestrade platform is highly desirable, we are primarily seeking a high-caliber engineer who can master complex vendor APIs and provide technical leadership within a fast-paced, agile culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Design & Development
- System Evolution: Analyse, design, and develop high-performance C# solutions for FX cash and derivative products.
- Orchestrade Integration: Develop code to integrate Orchestrade with connected internal systems such as Sigma, Barracuda, and Deal Hub.
- Architecture: Advise on the best architectural approaches for integrating vendor products with service-oriented and micro-services concepts.
- Data & Middleware: Design clean interfaces and manage data flow using SQL and messaging middleware.
- Engineering & Mentoring
- Technical Leadership: Provide mentoring and guidance to other developers on C# best practices and FX business logic.
- Delivery Ownership: Take ownership of specific project deliveries, applying agile methodologies and project management skills where required.
- Quality Standards: Drive high engineering standards through continuous integration and Dev Ops practices.
- Production & Support
- Level 3 Support: Provide expert-level support for production Orchestrade systems and connected FX IT platforms.
- System Controls: Ensure all developments comply with internal systems, controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Technical Environment & Skills
Essential Experience
- Expert C# / . NET: Substantial experience in software development with deep knowledge of the . NET ecosystem.
- Investment Banking: Prior experience working in a Front Office environment alongside traders, quants, or risk managers.
- Backend & Middleware: Strong understanding of SQL/RDBMS and messaging middleware.
- Architecture: Solid grasp of service-oriented and micro-services design concepts.
- Valued Technical Exposure (Desirable)
- Orchestrade: Strong experience with Orchestrade features, configurations, and APIs.
- FX Domain: Knowledge of FX Forward, Swap, NDF, and FX Options/Derivatives.
- Cross-Platform: Experience with C++, Java, or FIX protocol.
- Other Vendors: Familiarity with Calypso, Murex, or similar trade management products.
- Why Join MARGO
- Tier-1 Exposure: Work at the heart of FX Risk IT for a major global bank.
- Technical Growth: Highly challenging assignments bridging vendor platform expertise and bespoke C# engineering.
- Career Progression: Clear paths for technical leadership and architectural ownership.
- Mentorship Culture: Benefit from and contribute to a high-quality peer-review and mentoring environment.
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- Interested? Motivated? Apply on our website or at
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C# / .NET Developer β Front Office, FX & Orchestrade Systems in London employer: Margoconsulting
Margoconsulting is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment within the finance sector. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, employees benefit from a culture that encourages rapid development and direct interaction with industry professionals, fostering both personal and professional growth. Located in a vibrant financial hub, the company offers unique opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of trading technology.