Principal Developer - Java, FX

Hays; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Developer to join their FX matching engine team. This role offers the chance to spearhead the design of high-performance FX Exchange applications, utilizing Java and C++. With a focus on robust and scalable trading solutions, you'll shape the technical vision while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a performance bonus in a dynamic and innovative environment. If you're passionate about technology and trading, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 annual leave days

Performance bonus

5% non-contributory pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of hands-on Java experience.
• Experience in building FX trading applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop a high-performance FX Exchange application using Java.
• Optimize Java applications for high-frequency trading environments.

Skills

Java

C++

FX Trading Applications

FIX Protocol

Low Latency Protocols

Job description

Hays City Of London, England, United Kingdom

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Hays Software Engineering is seeking a Principal Developer to advance their career while actively contributing to a new FX matching engine team within a renowned Financial Services company.

What you will be doing:

1. Spearheading the design and development of a high-performance FX Exchange application, primarily using Java with foundational expertise in C++.
2. Shaping the technical vision to ensure robust, scalable, and secure FX trading solutions for FX Spot and FX Swaps products.
3. Architecting systems that meet operational, risk management, and regulatory standards.
4. Optimizing Java applications and tuning operating systems to maximize performance in high-frequency trading environments.

What we are looking for:

• 10-15 years of hands-on Java experience.
• Experience in building FX trading applications.
• Experience working within High Frequency Trading environments.
• Understanding of FIX protocol, Low Latency & binary protocols for market data.
• Benefits include 25 annual leave days plus bank holidays, a performance bonus of 20%+, a 5% non-contributory pension, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Information Technology