Principal Java Engineer/Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Java Engineer/Architect to lead the transformation of their trading technology stack. This pivotal role involves working closely with global teams to develop cutting-edge applications for electronic trading, focusing on FICC derivatives. With over 8 years of experience, you'll leverage your expertise in Core Java and Python to design high-performance systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency, and play a critical role in shaping the future of trading technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering for FO pricing/trading/risk solutions.
• Strong knowledge in Core Java and Python for enterprise-level development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new systems for trading technology stack overhaul.
• Collaborate with sales/trading/quant teams on pricing/risk model requirements.

Skills

Core Java

Python

Event-driven messaging systems

Multi-threaded programming

Automated unit testing

Agile methodologies

Tools

Bloomberg APIs

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Client:

Harrington Starr

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Trading System Engineer / Architect – Shape the Future of Trading

The Front Office development team are responsible for the development of cross-asset automated pricing and risk systems, primarily focused on FICC derivatives. You will work directly with global sales/trading/quant teams on the development of applications incorporating pricing and risk models used for electronic trading.

This role puts you at the heart of a major initiative: the complete overhaul of a significant portion of their trading technology stack. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing new systems.

As a key member of the team, you will need:

• 8+ years’ experience as a software engineer delivering FO pricing/trading/risk solutions
• Ability to work with sales/trading/quant teams on implementing pricing/risk model requirements
• Ability to work with eTrading/infrastructure teams on distribution of pricing/risk model outputs
• 8+ years' of strong Core Java knowledge, JDK 11+
• 4+ years' of strong Python knowledge and enterprise level development experience
• Ability to develop high performance event-driven messaging systems
• Experience with implementing automated unit + regression testing into CI/CD development pipelines
• Strong understanding and experience with multi-threaded programming

Highly desirable:

• Strong knowledge of Interest Rate Swap products (FRA/IRS/XCCY)
• Experience working with Bloomberg APIs (i.e. BPIPE, SAPI, DAPI)
• Experience with Java performance testing

Candidate should also be or have:

• A strong leader on technical design and solutions and to provides technical expertise with a focus on efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards.
• Ability to plan, evaluate, recommend, design, operationalize, and support solutions in compliance with enterprise and industry standards.
• Ability to lead and help team members on technical implementations.
• Ability to work on multiple initiatives at the same time
• Familiar with Agile, and SDLC processes

Contact Ciara Clarke at Harrington Starr for a confidential discussion on this role.

Please do not apply to this role if you have not previously worked in a front office environment and do not have a minimum of 5 years commercial experience in Java.