E-FX Lead Developer: Low-Latency Java Architect

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial institution is seeking an E-FX Lead Java Developer based in London. This role involves designing and maintaining high-performance electronic foreign exchange trading systems. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance trading capabilities. The ideal candidate should have strong Java skills and experience in FX trading platforms. This position supports hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java with multi-threading and concurrency.
• Experience in developing E-FX trading platforms.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol and messaging solutions.
• Proficient with RESTful or SOAP web services.
• Understand low latency programming techniques.
• Familiarity with Spring Boot and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain high-performance E-FX trading systems.
• Lead technical direction and mentorship to the team.
• Oversee delivery of robust eTrading solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Drive code quality through reviews and testing.
• Enhance system performance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Java (Core & Advanced)

FX Trading Systems

Messaging Protocols

API Development

Low Latency Programming

Spring Framework

Database Technologies

Distributed Systems

Testing Frameworks

CI/CD

Job description

An innovative financial institution is seeking an E-FX Lead Java Developer based in London. This role involves designing and maintaining high-performance electronic foreign exchange trading systems. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance trading capabilities. The ideal candidate should have strong Java skills and experience in FX trading platforms. This position supports hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility in the workplace.