Front Office Tech Developer

Cantor Fitzgerald; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a developer to work on key projects for their Equities business in London. This role involves supporting front-office trading teams and local middle office functions, along with developing applications critical to client reporting and trading operations. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of experience in Java development, preferably within finance, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of the FIX protocol and experience with electronic trading is a plus. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of Java development experience in the financial industry.
• Experience developing server-side applications is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the front office trading team and local middle office.
• Investigate production problems using technical expertise.
• Assist front line support teams effectively.

Skills

Java development

Spring Framework

GIT/Gitlab/Github

UNIX/Linux

TIBCO/JMS/Solace

SQL

FIX protocol

Algorithmic trading

Electronic trading knowledge

Job description

The CFE Equities Technology group looks after all the applications supporting our Equities business in London including our OMS Fidessa ETP. We support the front office trading team who are

distributed globally and the local middle office team. We work closely with the other development teams across the wider BGC group. We are looking for a developer to work on key projects

including our FIX routing and transformation layer, street side aggregation component, back-office feeds and client reporting applications. The role will include providing assistance to the front

line support team, investigation of production problems using technical and analytical expertise and knowledge of the system to resolve problems effectively.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 4 to 10 years of Java development, design and testing experience with prior financial industry experience. Knowledge of Spring Framework beneficial.

Qualifications

• This role is ideally suited for a very delivery focused technologist and someone looking to gain a lot of exposure to trading/sales, as well as the chance to work on cutting edge technology
• Experience developing server-side applications using Java is a plus
• Experience with GIT, Gitlab or Github
• Experience with UNIX / Linux
• Experience with middleware products like TIBCO, JMS, Solace
• Familiarity with SQL
• Knowledge of the FIX protocol and order routing / transformation
• Exposure to algorithmic trading usage is beneficial
• Good understanding of electronic trading and financial markets
• Knowledge of EMS/OMS software vendors (e.g., Fidessa, Iress, Eze Realtick etc.)
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates effective analysis and problem solving
• Good Analytical and Project Coordination skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet multiple project deadlines
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment and make independent decisions
• Ability to deal with a range of external parties, stakeholders, and business groups with varying levels of seniority