eFX Software Engineer - Banking

Vertus Partners; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking an experienced eFX Software Engineer to build secure and high-performance trading systems. In this collaborative role, you will design low-latency architectures and lead software initiatives using modern Java patterns. Candidates should have strong expertise in Java, networking protocols, and experience in electronic trading. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Java and understanding of fault-tolerant trading architectures.
• Experience in electronic/algorithmic trading and FX products.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, fault-tolerant trading architectures.
• Lead complex software initiatives using modern Java patterns.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver robust trading platforms and services.

Skills

Java

Linux optimisation

Networking protocols (TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX)

Automated testing

DevOps workflows

Job description

Contact email:

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Job ref:

efx/hh/0205_1762252477

Join a forward-thinking technology team transforming the future of financial services. We're looking for an experienced eFX Software Engineer to build secure, high-performance trading systems in a collaborative, inclusive, and agile environment.

What you'll do:

• Design and develop low-latency, fault-tolerant trading architectures
• Lead complex software initiatives using modern Java patterns (low-GC, lock-free)
• Collaborate across teams to deliver robust trading platforms and services
• Influence architectural decisions and shape product roadmaps
• Drive Agile development and uphold best practices in test-driven development

What you'll bring:

• Strong expertise in Java, Linux optimisation, and CPU/memory management
• In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX)
• Experience in electronic/algorithmic trading and FX products
• Background in automated testing, API design, and DevOps workflows
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

Flexible working options available.

This is your chance to work on impactful projects and shape the next generation of trading technology.

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