eFX Low Latency Java Developer

Technology Consultant | FS & Government at Stealth iT Consulting

eFX Low Latency Java Developer – £565.00 Per Day (Inside IR35)

Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced FX Java Developer to join their Front Office technology team, working on low-latency trading platforms and eFX systems. This role is critical to building and maintaining high-performance applications that support global FX trading, risk management, and market connectivity.

Knowledge of FIX is required, knowledge of FX or similar low latency trading systems is desired. A high technical development ability in Java is also required. Familiarity with at least one delivery technique such as Agile, SCRUM, Kanban and similar would be a strong advantage. The position will also require a production stability-focused ethos and the ability to work to that goal with multiple teams, including liaising with support teams on both the infrastructure and the operational side.

Your core attributes will include:

• Clear communication & systematic reasoning.
• Deep experience with Java working in a similar environment.
• FIX and other market protocols
• Have front office knowledge of the FX business or quantitative finance.
• UNIX OS knowledge.
• Knowledge about software delivery process and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within the eFX Algo team by taking requirements and developing user analytics and solutions to aid pricing/trading algorithms and ultimately P&L.
• Prototype solutions in a fast, agile manner with numerous demands from both Front Office and IT teams.
• Be comfortable performing analysis in a high frequency low latency environment.
• Participate in the development of all aspects of product delivery including design documents, functional specifications, unit testing and component build.
• Provide technical assistance and 3rd line support to internal Production Support teams.
• Participation on software releases which may be performed out of hours/weekends.
• Participate in sprint planning and estimation and provide regular status updates to project managers.

Please reach out to neelesh.maroo@stealth-it.com for more information.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Banking and Investment Banking