eFX Development Lead

CIBC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Une banque internationale recherche un Lead Java Developer pour développer des systèmes de trading FX performants et scalables. Le candidat idéal possédera une forte expertise en Java et une compréhension approfondie des marchés FX pour soutenir les objectifs de trading et de gestion des risques. Ce rôle implique la collaboration avec diverses équipes pour livrer des solutions innovantes et répondre aux exigences réglementaires. Le poste est en hybride avec un environnement dynamique.

Qualifications

• Fortes compétences en Java, y compris multi-threading et concurrence.
• Expérience dans le développement de systèmes de trading FX.
• Connaissance des protocoles de messagerie tels que FIX ou JMS.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la conception et le développement de systèmes de trading FX.
• Assurer la livraison de solutions efficaces et scalables.
• Collaborer avec les équipes pour recueillir les besoins et clarifier les objectifs.

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

Nous bâtissons une banque axée sur les relations pour un monde moderne. Nous recrutons des professionnels talentueux et passionnés qui ont à cœur de faire ce qu’il faut pour nos clients.

À la Banque CIBC, nous misons sur vos forces et vos ambitions pour vous donner le pouvoir d’agir. Les membres de notre équipe disposent de ce dont ils ont besoin pour apporter une contribution significative et être valorisés, à la fois pour ce qu’ils sont et ce qu’ils font.

Pour en savoir plus sur la Banque CIBC, visitez le site .

STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT DESCRIPTION

The FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) eTrading Technology Team is dedicated to delivering innovative, high-performance technology solutions that enable efficient, secure, and scalable electronic trading across global fixed income, currency, and commodity markets. The team partners closely with trading, sales, and risk management functions to develop and support electronic trading platforms, pricing engines, and market connectivity solutions. By leveraging advanced technologies and deep market expertise, the FICC eTrading Technology Team drives business growth, enhances client experience, and ensures the bank remains at the forefront of electronic trading innovation.

JOB PURPOSE

The E-FX Lead Java Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance electronic foreign exchange (E-FX) trading systems. This role combines deep technical expertise in Java with a solid understanding of FX markets to deliver reliable, scalable, and low-latency solutions that support the bank’s trading and risk management objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with traders, business analysts, and technology teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance trading capabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business growth.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Technical Leadership:

Provide technical direction and mentorship to the development team, ensuring best practices in software design, coding standards, and architectural decisions.

Solution Delivery:

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of robust, scalable, and low-latency eTrading solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with traders, business analysts, product owners, and other technology teams to gather requirements, clarify objectives, and deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions.

Code Quality & Review:

Drive a culture of code excellence through regular code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration, ensuring maintainability and reliability.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

Identify and implement opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and scalability. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Risk & Compliance:

Ensure all solutions comply with internal risk management policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

Incident Management & Support:

Lead the resolution of high‑impact production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long‑term fixes to prevent recurrence.

Project Planning:

Contribute to project planning, estimation, and resource allocation to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.

CROSS‑FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Trading Desk:

Collaborate closely with traders to understand business requirements, trading strategies, and operational needs.

Product Management:

Partner with product managers to prioritize features, align technology solutions with business goals, and deliver value to clients.

Business Analysts:

Work with business analysts to clarify requirements, assess feasibility, and translate business needs into technical specifications.

Risk & Compliance Teams:

Coordinate with risk management and compliance teams to ensure all solutions adhere to internal policies and regulatory standards.

Quality Assurance (QA):

Engage with QA teams to develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies, ensuring system reliability and performance.

Infrastructure & DevOps:

Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to optimize deployment pipelines, automate processes, and ensure system scalability and resilience.

Support & Operations:

Work with production support and operations teams to manage incident resolution, monitor system health, and implement improvements.

Other Technology Teams:

Partner with other technology groups (e.g., data, security, client connectivity) to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end solutions.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Lead development streams of work and interact with global team members
• Own and be accountable for various streams of work from feature development, enhancements to production fix
• Inform and solicit feedback for design and architecture, incorporating resiliency and high availability
• Interface regularly with technology and business stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Java (Core & Advanced): Strong proficiency in Java, including multi‑threading, collections, and concurrency.
• FX Trading Systems: Experience developing, maintaining, or supporting electronic foreign exchange (E‑FX) trading platforms.
• Messaging Protocols: Familiarity with FIX protocol, MQ, JMS, or similar messaging solutions.
• API Development: Experience with RESTful and/or SOAP web services.
• Low Latency Programming: Understanding of techniques for minimizing latency in trading applications.
• Spring Framework: Proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related technologies.
• Database Technologies: Strong SQL skills; experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL solutions.
• Distributed Systems: Understanding of distributed computing concepts and technologies (e.g., microservices, caching, clustering).
• Testing Frameworks: Experience with JUnit, Mockito, or similar testing tools.
• CI/CD: Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, TeamCity, Git)

Doman Knowledge:

• Foreign Exchange Markets: Solid understanding of FX products, trading lifecycle, and market conventions.
• Order Management: Knowledge of order routing, execution, and trade booking flows.
• Risk Management: Familiarity with pre‑trade and post‑trade risk controls in electronic trading

Soft Skills:

• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with traders, business analysts, and other developers.
• Agility: Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Teamwork: Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hybrid

Ce que vous devez savoir

• La Banque CIBC s’est engagée à créer un milieu de travail intégrateur où tous les membres de l’équipe et les clients se sentent à leur place. Nous recherchons des candidats dotés d’un large éventail de compétences et offrons une expérience accessible aux candidats. Si vous avez besoin d’une solution d’adaptation, écrivez à .
• Vous devez être légalement admissible à travailler au Canada dans les lieux précisés ci-dessus et, s’il y a lieu, détenir un permis de travail ou d’études valide.

Lieu de travail

150 Cheapside, London, UK

Ces renseignements peuvent changer en fonction des besoins de l’entreprise.

Type d’emploi

Permanent

Heures de travail hebdomadaires

35

Compétences

Architecture technique, Coaching, Conception de solutions, Développement d'applications, Gestion de projet, Gestion des parties concernées, Leadership, Prise de décision, Soutien à la production, Technologies d'entreprise