Senior eFX Low-Latency Trading Engineer

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

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.