Senior Java API Engineer – Cloud FIX & Low-Latency Trading

IG Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Benefits Package

Annual performance-based bonus

Matched giving for fundraising

Flexible working hours

Birthday off

Volunteering leave

Technical and leadership trainings

Job summary

A financial services firm in Greater London seeks an experienced API Developer to create robust trading APIs in the cloud. You will maintain and support IG's FIX APIs, contributing to the IG Prime division's roadmap while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess around 5 years of Java experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for client service. The position follows a hybrid model with a range of employee benefits, creating an engaging workplace.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years of Java development experience.
• Experience with developing external APIs.
• Strong concurrent/multithreaded programming skills.
• Experience with asynchronous systems, streaming, or messaging.
• Linux proficiency including shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IG’s FIX APIs.
• Help deliver new functionality for the IG Prime division’s product roadmap.
• Provide technical support to clients and support teams.
• Monitor and manage FIX API services with a focus on performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes.

Skills

API development

Java programming

Multithreading

Spring Framework

Cloud services (AWS)

Linux proficiency

Job description

A financial services firm in Greater London seeks an experienced API Developer to create robust trading APIs in the cloud. You will maintain and support IG's FIX APIs, contributing to the IG Prime division's roadmap while collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess around 5 years of Java experience, strong programming skills, and a passion for client service. The position follows a hybrid model with a range of employee benefits, creating an engaging workplace.