Senior Software Engineer (FX Engineering)

LSEG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is hiring for an FX Trading Systems Developer to rebuild a market-leading multi-dealer FX trading platform. The role focuses on low-latency, fault-tolerant distributed systems in a cloud-native environment using Java/Spring, Kafka, Solace, and both SQL/NoSQL databases.

You will lead architecture discussions, contribute to performance tuning, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable backend solutions in a fast-paced financial setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Computer Engineering or a relevant field is desirable.
• Strong core Java + Spring is required; React knowledge is a plus.
• Finance degree or certifications (FRM/CFA/PRM, etc.) are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide architecture and implementation of fault-tolerant, scalable distributed backend systems powering critical financial applications.
• Design and develop high-performance, low-latency cloud-native backend solutions using Java and Spring.
• Perform performance tuning of application code to optimize system responsiveness and efficiency.
• Participate in architecture discussions and SDLC processes, ensuring clean code with robust test coverage.

Skills

Java

Spring

React

Kafka

Solace

Kubernetes

Docker

NoSQL

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Engineering or related field

Finance degree or certifications (FRM/CFA/PRM) preferred

Tools

Kafka

Solace

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

We are hiring FX Trading Systems Developer for a fast-paced team destined to rebuild the market-leading multi-dealer FX trading platform. This opportunity would be a perfect fit for a candidate with prior experience in building low latency fault tolerant distributed systems in the financial domain using modern Java, messaging systems like Kafka and Solace, backed by both SQL and NoSQL databases and natively running in the cloud via Kubernetes or Docker deployments.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who exhibits expertise in technology. You will lead and encourage others in crafting the architecture and implementation of fault tolerant, robust, and scalable distributed backend systems that power critical financial applications.

You will apply your expertise in distributed systems to design and develop high-performance, low latency, highly available cloud-native backend system solutions using Java and Spring framework aligned with business requirements.

We expect you to:

• Perform performance tuning of application code to optimize system responsiveness, ensuring efficient execution of critical market infrastructure services.
• Be a part of the code review process, ensuring alignment to our standards and SDLC processes, crafting clean code with robust test coverage.

Successful candidate will also need to participate in architecture discussions and requirement elaborations.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Computer Engineering or a relevant field is desirable.
• Strong core Java + Spring. React knowledge is a plus
• Finance degree or certifications (FRM/CFA/PRM, etc.) are considered a plus

Disclaimer

As a global business, Refinitiv relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals.

Therefore we seek hardworking, qualified employees in all our operations around the world−regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law.

Refinitiv is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Refinitiv makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us to request an accommodation.

Career Stage

Senior Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

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