Software Engineer, FX Sales and Trading

Macquarie Bank Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking a hands-on developer for their FX Technology team in London. This role involves delivering innovative eTrading solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and solving complex problems in a dynamic environment. Candidates with strong expertise in Java and cloud services such as AWS or Azure are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Medical and life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Java and Spring Boot required.
• Experience with cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative eTrading solutions as part of the FX Technology team.
• Engage in the end-to-end delivery of eTrading projects including system engineering.
• Collaborate with teams to advance electronic trading capabilities.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge in Java and Spring Boot

Experience in AWS, GCP or Azure services

Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on business outcomes

Knowledge of electronic financial markets or enthusiasm to learn

Job description

Join our high performing eFX Digital Technology team supporting our front office projects in the Commodities and Global Markets Technology group and work with a multitude of teams and stakeholders to solve problems and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a hands‑on developer in our FX Technology team, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative, client‑driven eTrading solutions that drive business growth. You will join a collaborative team responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of FX and Commodities eTrading projects, including engineering large scale distributed systems and collaborating with dependent teams for a seamless execution. You will work in an agile environment collaborating with stakeholders to solve challenges, deliver impactful outcomes, and advance our electronic trading capabilities by analysing, designing, developing and testing solutions while building a comprehensive understanding of our eTrading platform.

What you offer

• Strong technical knowledge in Java and Spring Boot
• Experience in AWS, GCP or Azure services
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on business outcomes
• Knowledge of electronic financial markets or an enthusiasm to learn about them
• An aptitude for learning about our tech solutions and businesses

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options.
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment.

About Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.