Java Engineer - Low-Latency FX Trading Platform (Hybrid)

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

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.