FIX Developer

Neutrino Advisory, an Inc 5000 Company

California (MO)

On-site

USD 89,547 - 150,500

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a FIX Developer with over 7 years of experience in FX systems. The role involves building low-latency trading connections and ensuring robust real-time pricing solutions. Candidates should have strong knowledge of the FIX protocol, proficiency in Java or C++, and experience with SQL databases. The position is contract-based with competitive compensation ranging from $89,547.50 to $150,500. The ideal candidate will support complex trading technology in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in technology, preferably on buy-sell side or trading vendor.
Deep understanding of FX markets and trading technologies.
FIX Protocol certification and connectivity experience necessary.

Responsibilities

Monitor message flow in real-time and resolve connectivity issues.
Develop low-latency trading systems and parse FIX messages.
Work closely with vendors to integrate and configure FIX sessions.

Skills

Experience with FX systems

Knowledge of Java

Understanding of FIX protocol

Proficiency with SQL

TCP/IP familiarity

Experience with messaging protocols (AMQP, MQTT, Kafka)

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

QuickFIX

Job description

Human Resources Manager at Neutrino Advisory

We are seeking a highly skilled FIX Developer with strong experience in Foreign Exchange (FX) systems to design, implement, and maintain pricing engine integrations using the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol.

The candidate will be responsible for building robust and low‑latency connections with pricing engines and trading platforms to support real‑time FX pricing, execution, and market data distribution.

Responsibilities

Monitor message flow in real‑time, analyze FIX logs for errors, and quickly resolve connectivity incidents.
Develop code for low‑latency trading systems, parse FIX messages, transform data into other formats and work with messaging/queueing technologies.
Ensure that the design is scalable.
Work closely with the project team and vendor to integrate and configure FIX sessions.
Produce concise functional FIX specifications, integration design, workflows, and operational runbooks from start to finish that can be used by partners.
Develop audit and logging capabilities for troubleshooting.
Provide production support and incident resolution for pricing and execution‑related issues.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

7+ years of experience technology preferably on buy‑sell side or trading vendor.
In‑depth knowledge of FX markets and its trading technologies for dealers and institutional clients.
Deep understanding of FIX protocol, including different versions (e.g., FIX 4.2, 5.0).
Proficiency in at least one programming language, preferably Java or C++.
Experience with SQL on any DBMS, preferably Oracle or SQL Server database environments.
Must have a strong understanding of market structure for FX products, pricing and order management.
Must have backend Java development design and testing experience with prior financial industry experience.
Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, Stunnel, MPLS.
FIX Protocol certification / connectivity experience.
Experience with FIX engines such as QuickFIX or similar.
Lead technical discussions with partners.
Familiarity with messaging protocols like AMQP, MQTT, or Kafka.

Additional Skills

Knowledge of XML, real‑time messaging, and FIX engines.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Location & Compensation

San Francisco, CA | $89,547.50 – $150,500.00 (5 days ago)

Seniority level