Java Engineer - FX Global Trading Platform

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Software Developer to build high-performance, scalable Java services for a global trading platform. The role involves developing software focusing on performance and collaborating with research and trading teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Java and financial services, with a salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 per annum plus bonuses and benefits. This is a hybrid position located in City of London.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the core Java platform.
• Experience in Financial Services, ideally trading/FX.
• Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with modern SDLC tools, workflows, and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop software focusing on performance and scalability.
• Build and maintain automated test coverage using test-driven development.
• Investigate and resolve performance or bandwidth bottlenecks.
• Collaborate closely with research and trading teams on design enhancements.
• Produce clear technical documentation including architecture decisions.

Skills

Core Java platform understanding

Experience in Financial Services

Computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms)

Familiarity with modern SDLC tools

Job description

This role focuses on building high-performance, scalable Java services at the core of an ultra-low-latency global trading platform. You’ll work on complex, data-intensive systems that support real-time pricing, configuration management, and electronic trading operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop software across both functional features and non-functional objectives such as performance and scalability.

Build and maintain automated test coverage, applying test-driven development practices.

Investigate and resolve performance or bandwidth bottlenecks with creative, data-driven solutions.

Collaborate closely with quantitative research and trading teams on design, usability, and platform enhancements.

Produce clear technical documentation, including architecture decisions and complex code explanations.

Key Requirements

Strong understanding of the core Java platform.

• Experience in Financial Services, ideally trading/FX

Solid knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.

Familiarity with modern SDLC tools, workflows, and engineering best practices.

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Software Development/Engineering

Industry: IT

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: City of London

Job Reference: 2YDIHC-0BA6FC90

Date posted: 26 November 2025

Consultant: Albertine Hedley