Senior Engineer (Java)

768 TP ICAP Management Services Ltd (Philippines Branch); Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

TP ICAP Group is seeking a Senior Java Engineer to design and maintain enterprise-level Java applications supporting electronic trading across multiple asset classes. The role emphasizes cloud infrastructure, FIX protocol integration, and real-time processing, with a mid-shift, hybrid onsite pattern requiring 3 days per week at the Taguig office.

You will build robust server-side components, mentor juniors, and collaborate with architecture, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure high-quality delivery

Qualifications

• 8+ years in global financial services or trading systems development.
• Strong server-side Java design and development experience.
• Experience with FIX Protocol and FIX Engines in trading environments.
• Cloud deployment on AWS and containerization with Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and messaging middleware (Solace).
• Linux administration, SQL, and testing with JUnit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise Java applications for electronic trading systems.
• Collaborate with architecture and DevOps to ensure best practices.
• Provide L3 support for production issues and deployments.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in SAFe agile ceremonies.
• Work across multiple remote regions and ensure SDLC compliance.

Skills

Java development

Enterprise systems

Cloud platforms

FIX Protocol

Maven/Gradle

Linux

SQL

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Docker/Kubernetes

Agile/Scrum

Solace messaging

Tools

Maven

Gradle

JUnit

GitLab

Jenkins

SQL/tools

Spring Boot

Google Guice

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS (EC2/EKS)

Grafana/Prometheus

Cucumber

Job description

Role Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Senior Java Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-level java applications for electronic trading systems across multiple asset classes, with expertise in cloud infrastructure, FIX protocol integration, and real-time message processing. Shift pattern: Mid Shift, hybrid working: 3 days a week onsite.

Role Responsibilities

• Development of server-side Java design and development within banking and trading environments.
• Maintain code quality through comprehensive testing and code reviews
• L3 Support for deployment and investigation of production issues where appropriate.
• Follow SaFe agile methodology and participate in agile ceremonies and processes.
• Mentor junior members of the team.
• Ability to work with multiple remote regions.
• Work with architecture and DevOps teams to follow guidelines and implementations.
• Follow standard SDLC processes, design patterns for development guidelines.

Experience / Competences

• Essential 8+ years of professional experience in global financial services, specifically in trading systems development
• Proven expertise in server-side Java design and development within banking and trading environments
• Java Development: Advanced proficiency in enterprise Java development
• Build Tools: Experience with Maven or Gradle (Maven preferred)
• FIX Protocol: Hands-on experience with FIX Protocol and FIX Engines (eg QFJ, Rapid Addition, UlBridge) in eg FX/Credit/Commodities Trading environments
• Middleware: Working knowledge of Solace messaging middleware
• Cloud Platforms: Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS (EC2/EKS)
• CI/CD: Proficiency with Jenkins and GitLab for deployment and continuous integration
• Operating Systems: Strong Linux administration and command-line skills
• Database: SQL experience and database management
• Testing: JUnit and related unit testing frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills in team environments.
• Experience working in Agile development methodologies (SaFe/Scrum).

Desired

• Deep understanding of FX/Credit/Commodities products and financial instruments.
• Experience in electronic trading environments and market data systems
• Frameworks: Spring Boot and Google Guice dependency injection
• Observability: Grafana and Prometheus for monitoring and metrics
• Testing: Cucumber for behaviour-driven development and automation testing
• Infrastructure: Terraform or Ansible for infrastructure as code
• Caching: Hazelcast distributed caching solutions
• Containerization: Kubernetes and AWS EKS experience
• Experience using AI tools in a Development Environment e.g. AWS Kiro

Location

Philippines - Ecoprime Building - Taguig City

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

More about us

TP ICAP Group is a collection of premium brands each with a distinct, client-focused offering. Underpinning and connecting these client-facing brands is the financial security, operational strength and know-how we have as a Group. Connections are at the heart of what we do. We combine our people’s know-how with the latest technology to improve price discovery, trade execution and liquidity flow. Connections create strength. Through them, we help our clients to manage risk, realise investment strategies and expand the scope for growth. And connections act as a catalyst. Sparking richer solutions for our clients to break new ground, modernising markets for future performance, and creating dynamic careers for our people. Our capacity to connect builds trust, supports communities and gives us the power to anticipate and respond to change, whatever direction the world takes. It’s what makes TP ICAP a mainstay in the global markets, now and in the future. TP ICAP. We connect.

Work with us

You’ll have the freedom to innovate and act on your initiative. We’ll train you and build your abilities in your specialist area, so that you can become an expert in your field. And all within a connected network that’s there to set you up for success.