Senior eFX Algo Developer

Credit Agricole CIB; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in corporate and investment banking is seeking a key contributor for its eFX desk, focusing on developing low-latency pricing and trading systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong Java expertise and experience in an agile environment. This role offers significant opportunities for collaboration across teams and participation in all stages of product delivery. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and clear communication skills are essential for success in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Strong experience with Java, including multithreading and performance tuning.
• Experience in Agile methodologies like SCRUM or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance low-latency pricing and trading systems in Java.
• Analyze and optimize performance in high-frequency trading environments.
• Provide 3rd line support and contribute to production stability.

Skills

Strong Java development experience

Agile methodologies

Analytical thinking

Front Office exposure in FX

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Postgraduate qualifications in computing or mathematics

Tools

UNIX/Linux environments

FIX protocols

Job description

Overview

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll be a key contributor to the development of pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for our eFX desk. You'll work closely with Front Office, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA teams to deliver robust, high‑performance trading technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance low‑latency pricing and trading systems in Java.
• Prototype and deliver solutions in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Analyze and optimize performance in high‑frequency trading contexts.
• Collaborate on all stages of product delivery: design, specification, testing, and deployment.
• Provide 3rd line support and contribute to production stability.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and software releases (including occasional out‑of‑hours deployments).

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Strong Java development experience, including multithreading, low latency, and performance tuning.
• Experience in Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban methodologies.
• Front Office exposure in FX or quantitative finance.
• Clear communicator with strong analytical thinking.
• Values transparency, accountability, and excellence.
• Passionate about learning and contributing new ideas and technologies.
• Postgraduate qualifications in computing, mathematics, or statistical disciplines.

Technical Skills Required

• Knowledge of FIX and other market protocols.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments.
• Expertise in FX ECNs, pricing algorithms, FIX engines/APIs.
• Experience with Solace Networking, multicast, and packet analysis tools.
• Languages: English (required), French (desirable).

Company Overview

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022). 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia‑Pacific, the Middle‑East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients. By working every day in the interest of society, we are a Group committed to diversity and inclusion and place people at the heart of all our transformations. All our job offers are open to persons with disabilities.